OfficialPast event© kimubert · CC BY 2.0Kobe Luminarie
Glowing arches of hundreds of thousands of lights fill Kobe each winter, a moving memorial turned beloved festival.
Fri, Jan 23, 2026 18:00 JST Across JapanFree
Events & Festivals in Japan 2026
Every event and festival in Japan in 2026, month by month — dates, venues and tickets, before they happen.
On nowUniversal Cool Japan 2026 (Universal Studios Japan)Universal Studios Japan 25th Anniversary 'Discover U!!!'Sanrio Puroland 35th AnniversaryTokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary 'Sparkling Jubilee'Kuromon Ichiba MarketONE PIECE Premier Summer 2026 (USJ) — Dates, Show & Restaurant Tickets
January 20262
February 20264
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OfficialPast event© Kinori · Public DomainSapporo Snow Festival
Hokkaido's winter wonderland: giant snow and ice sculptures fill Odori Park, drawing over two million visitors each February.
Wed, Feb 4, 2026 10:00 JST SapporoFree
OfficialPast event© tab2_dawa · CC BY 2.0Kenrokuen Garden Illumination
One of Japan's three great gardens glows after dark in seasonal light-up events, from snowy yukitsuri ropes to autumn-leaf reflections.
Fri, Feb 6, 2026 17:30 JST KanazawaFree
OfficialPast event© Diego Molla · CC BY-SA 3.0Otaru Snow Light Path Festival
Otaru's historic canal and old streets glow with thousands of candles in snow lanterns, a quiet, romantic counterpoint to Sapporo's snow festival.
Fri, Feb 13, 2026 17:00 JST SapporoFree
OfficialPast event© 雷太 · CC BY 2.0Shirakawa-go Gassho Village
A UNESCO World Heritage village of steep thatched gassho-zukuri farmhouses, nestled in a mountain valley that turns magical under snow.
Sun, Feb 15, 2026 09:00 JST Across JapanFree
March 20264
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OfficialPast event© Hyppolyte de Saint-Rambert · CC BY-SA 4.0Omizutori (Todaiji Nigatsudo Fire Ritual)
Monks brandish giant flaming torches along Todaiji's Nigatsudo balcony each March, showering sparks over the crowd in a 1,200-year-old rite.
Thu, Mar 12, 2026 19:00 JST NaraFree
OfficialPast event© Chad Davis · CC BY 2.0AnimeJapan
Japan's biggest anime expo: trailers, stage events, voice actors and exclusive goods from every major studio.
Sat, Mar 21, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoTickets around 2,500 yen; some stage events require extra entry
OfficialPast event© Stephane D'Alu · CC BY-SA 3.0Ueno Park Cherry Blossom Viewing (Hanami)
One of Tokyo's most famous hanami spots: 1,000 cherry trees line Ueno Park's central path in a pink canopy each spring.
Wed, Mar 25, 2026 09:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Kakidai · CC BY-SA 3.0Meguro River Cherry Blossoms
Hundreds of cherry trees arch over the Meguro River, and at night pink paper lanterns turn the canal into a dream.
Thu, Mar 26, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
April 20262
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OfficialPast event© Conveyor belt sushi · CC BY 2.0Miyako Odori (Cherry Blossom Dances)
Gion's geiko and maiko perform the elegant Miyako Odori every April, a dazzling spring dance of kimono, music and seasonal scenes.
Wed, Apr 1, 2026 12:30 JST KyotoTickets from around 4,000 yen; tea-ceremony seats cost more
OfficialPast event© United States Embassy in Japan · Public domainTokyo Rainbow Pride
Japan's largest LGBTQ+ celebration fills Yoyogi Park with a parade, live stages, food and a vibrant, welcoming community.
Sat, Apr 25, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoFree
May 20266
SMTWTFS123Naha Hari Dragon Boat FestivalHiroshima Flower Festival456789Kanda Matsuri1011Nagara River Cormorant Fishing (Ukai) 202612131415Sanja Matsuri161718192021222324252627282930Universal Cool Japan 2026 (Universal Studios Japan)31
OfficialOn now© Momopy~commonswiki · CC BY-SA 3.0Universal Cool Japan 2026 (Universal Studios Japan)
USJ's anime-and-game mega-event marks its 10th anniversary with five blockbuster Japanese titles, including the park debut of 'Frieren: Beyond Journey's End' running into January 2027.
Until Mon, Jan 11, 2027 21:00 JST OsakaRequires a Studio Pass (1-day from around 8,600 yen); some Cool Japan attractions need a separate Express Pass.
OfficialPast event© Banzai Hiroaki · CC BY 2.0Naha Hari Dragon Boat Festival
Okinawa's Golden Week dragon-boat festival packs Naha's port with thundering paddle races, music stages and fireworks over the harbor.
Sun, May 3, 2026 09:00 JST OkinawaFree
OfficialPast event© Taisyo · CC BY 3.0Hiroshima Flower Festival
A vibrant Golden Week celebration along Peace Boulevard, with flower parades, yosakoi dancing, music stages and a giant flower tower.
Sun, May 3, 2026 09:30 JST HiroshimaFree
OfficialPast event© Jose Fernando from Tokyo, Japan · CC BY-SA 2.0Kanda Matsuri
One of Tokyo's three great festivals: hundreds of portable shrines parade through Akihabara and the old Edo districts.
Sat, May 9, 2026 08:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Douggers · Public DomainNagara River Cormorant Fishing (Ukai) 2026
A 1,300-year-old torchlit tradition: Gifu's Imperial cormorant masters work leashed birds on the Nagara River nightly, May 11-October 15, 2026.
Mon, May 11, 2026 19:45 JST Across JapanShared sightseeing boat (2026 rates): ¥4,200 adults / ¥2,100 children on regular days; ¥5,100 adults / ¥2,600 children on peak dates. Watching for free from the riverbank is also possible.
OfficialPast event© Torsodog · CC BY-SA 3.0Sanja Matsuri
Asakusa's wildest weekend: nearly 100 portable shrines and two million people flood the streets around Senso-ji Temple.
Fri, May 15, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoFree
June 202688
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OfficialOn now© Mr.henry yanayah · CC BY-SA 4.0Universal Studios Japan 25th Anniversary 'Discover U!!!'
USJ celebrates 25 years with a year-long 'Discover U!!!' festival — a new anniversary parade, classic film cars on display and special entertainment running from spring 2026 into March 2027.
Until Tue, Mar 30, 2027 21:00 JST OsakaIncluded with a Studio Pass (1-day from around 8,600 yen); no separate ticket for the anniversary entertainment.
OfficialOn now© Matryokeshi · CC BY-SA 3.0Sanrio Puroland 35th Anniversary
Hello Kitty's indoor theme park celebrates 35 years with ribbon-themed decor and 'The Quest of Wonders' — its first all-new main parade in a decade — running all the way through the end of 2026.
Until Thu, Dec 31, 2026 20:00 JST TokyoDay Passport at the gate: adults ¥3,900–6,900; children (3–17, incl. high-school students) and seniors (65+) ¥2,800–5,800 — the price depends on the date. The official e-Passport is ¥100 cheaper (official site, checked 25 Sep 2026).
OfficialOn now© Cabeza2000 · CC BY-SA 4.0Tokyo DisneySea 25th Anniversary 'Sparkling Jubilee'
The world's only ocean-themed Disney park turns 25 with a year-long 'Sparkling Jubilee' — a new harbor show, the 'Dance the Globe!' production and 'Jubilee Blue' decor across all eight ports.
Until Wed, Mar 31, 2027 21:00 JST TokyoRequires a Tokyo DisneySea park ticket (1-day from around 7,900 yen, price varies by date).
OfficialPast event© Danko Georgiev · CC BY-SA 3.0Kanazawa Hyakumangoku Festival
A grand samurai procession reenacts a feudal lord's entry into Kanazawa, complete with armor, geisha and lantern-lit floats.
Fri, Jun 5, 2026 14:00 JST KanazawaFree
OfficialPast event© Dariusz Jemielniak · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokasan Yukata Festival
Hiroshima's beloved summer kickoff: locals don yukata and fill the downtown streets for three festive nights.
Fri, Jun 5, 2026 16:00 JST HiroshimaFree
OfficialPast event© OKJaguar · CC BY-SA 4.0Yosakoi Soran Festival
Sapporo erupts in color as thousands of dancers perform high-energy yosakoi routines through the streets each June.
Wed, Jun 10, 2026 10:00 JST SapporoFree
LumaPast event© HANGOUT · via LumaHANGOUT STALL 1st Anniversary Party
A first-anniversary celebration at MAISON ROSE in Shibuya — drinks, music and a welcoming international crowd.
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 17:30 JST TokyoPaid (see Luma)
LumaPast event© 福田涼 · via LumaTokyo Pickle Club
Tokyo's friendly pickleball meetup at TIPNESS Kichijoji — paddles provided, all levels welcome.
Sat, Jun 20, 2026 20:00 JST TokyoPaid (see Luma)
LumaPast event© Proof of Sweat · via LumaEarly Summer Morning Run in Yoyogi Park
A sociable 5K morning run from Yoyogi Park's clock tower — find your pace with a friendly international run club.
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoPaid (see Luma)
LumaPast event© iiyon!! · via Lumaiiyon!! Run × ØL Tokyo Vol.4 (PM)
Run 5K then refuel with craft beer at ØL by Oslo Brewing — Tokyo's run-and-pint social.
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 12:00 JST Tokyo¥1,500
connpassPast event© 東京-山梨 AI ミートアップ · via connpass11th Tokyo-Yamanashi AI Meetup: Deploying Claude Code on Xserver VPS
Learn how Xserver rolled out the Claude Code AI assistant while balancing security and remote-work efficiency.
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 13:00 JST TokyoFree
LumaPast event© AmaterasSpace · via Luma2nd Human Spaceflight Summit (2026/6/21)
Founders and researchers gather at X-NIHONBASHI to talk the future of human spaceflight.
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 15:00 JST TokyoPaid (see Luma)
LumaPast event© LIFE DESIGN CLUB · via LumaLIFE DESIGN CLUB Vol.03: Designing Self-Love
A reflective life-design workshop in Minato on the theme of self-love — journaling and honest conversation.
Sun, Jun 21, 2026 15:00 JST Tokyo¥6,600
OfficialPast event© BLM Nevada · CC BY-SA 2.0Mimuroto-ji Hydrangea Garden
Some 20,000 hydrangeas in 50 varieties carpet a hillside temple garden in Uji — including the elusive star-shaped 'shichidanka' — with weekend evening light-ups.
Mon, Jun 22, 2026 08:30 JST KyotoGarden admission approx. ¥1,000 (adults).
connpassPast event© 音声系国際会議読み会 (ICASSPEECH) · via connpassICASSP 2026 Paper Reading Session (Tokyo & Online)
A hybrid paper-reading session on ICASSP 2026 machine-learning research—speech synthesis, recognition, and voice conversion—open to all.
Mon, Jun 22, 2026 18:00 JST TokyoFree
connpassPast event© 株式会社マネーフォワード · via connpassHR × AI Mania Night #1: The Reality of HR Data Utilization
An evening on real-world HR data and AI, with People Analytics talks and group discussions among practitioners.
Mon, Jun 22, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoFree
connpassPast event© 株式会社ナレッジワーク · via connpassEncraft #25: Search Design in the Generative AI Era
Three expert sessions on vector search, embeddings, and RAG-driven AI chat, high atop Azabudai Hills.
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© DannyWithLove · CC BY-SA 4.0teamLab Planets Tokyo
Wade barefoot through water and light in this immersive digital-art museum where you become part of the artwork.
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoAdmission around 3,800 yen; book timed tickets online in advance
OfficialPast event© Akosygin · Public DomainAkihabara Anime & Gaming Exploration
Dive into otaku heaven: multi-floor anime stores, retro arcades, maid cafes and gachapon as far as the eye can see.
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 12:00 JST TokyoFree
LumaPast event© Jack Teramura · via LumaElevenAgent Workshop for Engineers (Intermediate)
A hands-on intermediate workshop for engineers building with ElevenAgent voice-AI tooling.
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 15:00 JST TokyoPaid (see Luma)
connpassPast event© 株式会社スペースデータ · via connpassNext-Generation Digital Twin Technology Exchange for Physical AI (Hybrid)
NVIDIA and industry experts explore how digital twins power autonomous decisions in disaster prevention and urban infrastructure.
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 16:00 JST TokyoFree
connpassPast event© freee Tech Night · via connpassfreee Tech Night: Evolved Dev Flow with Disposable Environments
freee engineers explain disposable per-PR preview environments that tame microservice complexity in the AI-coding era.
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Asanagi · CC0Tokyo Skyline Rooftop Bars
Sip cocktails above the city: Tokyo's hotel rooftop and sky bars offer dazzling skyline views from up high.
Wed, Jun 24, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoCocktails typically 1,800-3,000 yen; some bars have a cover charge
OfficialPast event© Syced · CC0Tsukiji Outer Market & Toyosu Food Walk
Tokyo's food paradise: graze on fresh sushi, tamagoyaki and seafood at the historic Tsukiji Outer Market.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 08:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Maplestrip · CC BY 3.0Pokemon Center Mega Tokyo
The flagship Pokemon store in Ikebukuro, packed with exclusive plush, seasonal merch and a giant Pikachu welcoming fans.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Domenico Convertini · CC BY-SA 2.0teamLab Borderless Azabudai Hills Official Hours 2026
teamLab Borderless Azabudai Hills is open roughly 9:00–21:00 (Jul 2026). Tickets are timed, online-only, from ¥3,800 (adult; varies by day, +¥200 at the door), a 2-min walk from Kamiyacho Station. Allow 2–3 hours — always confirm exact hours on the official site before booking.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoAdult (18+) from ¥3,800 online, +¥200 for door purchase; teens 13–17 ¥2,800, child 4–12 ¥1,500, age 3 and under free, with a disability discount available. Pricing is dynamic and varies by day, so always check the exact fare for your date on the official site. As of July 2026.
OfficialPast event© Syced · CC0Yokohama Chinatown Street Food
Wander Japan's largest Chinatown for steaming nikuman, xiaolongbao and panda sweets among ornate gates and red lanterns.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 11:00 JST YokohamaFree
OfficialPast event© Matthide127 · CC0Minato Mirai & Cosmo World Night
Yokohama's glittering bayfront at night — ride the giant Cosmo Clock 21 Ferris wheel and stroll the illuminated waterfront promenade.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 17:00 JST YokohamaFree
connpassPast event© ファインディ株式会社 · via connpassFindy Offline Series Thanksgiving: Pioneers' Banquet
Findy celebrates its DevRel offline community with lightning talks on the trajectories of sharing knowledge.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 18:30 JST TokyoFree
connpassPast event© クリエイター広場 · via connpassSummer AI-Driven Development Festival: The FDE Frontier
Frontier practitioners explore AI tools, autonomous agents, code quality, and engineering careers in the AI era.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoFree
connpassPast event© 株式会社サイバーエージェント · via connpassCA DATA NIGHT #10: The Right Answer for Data Platforms is Databricks
CyberAgent engineers share Databricks migration stories, analytics democratization with Genie, and secure platform design.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© urbzoo · CC BY 2.0Shinjuku Golden Gai Bar Hopping
A maze of 200+ tiny, characterful bars in Shinjuku — squeeze in, meet strangers, and barhop into the small hours.
Thu, Jun 25, 2026 20:00 JST TokyoMany bars charge a 500-1,000 yen seating fee plus drinks; some are foreigner-friendly
OfficialPast event© Mitchwandrew · CC BY 4.0Arashiyama Bamboo Grove
Walk a luminous path through towering bamboo in Kyoto's Arashiyama, where filtered light and rustling stalks feel otherworldly.
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 07:00 JST KyotoFree
OfficialPast event© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0Shuri Castle & Ryukyu Heritage
Explore the crimson seat of the former Ryukyu Kingdom, a UNESCO World Heritage site now rising again from its 2019 fire.
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 09:00 JST OkinawaPark areas free; paid zones include the reconstruction site view
OfficialPast event© H.Hmoderato · CC BY-SA 4.0Kimono & Yukata Rental at REN Asakusa
Pick from hundreds of kimono, get dressed by friendly staff, and stroll Senso-ji and the old streets of Asakusa in full traditional style — booking and support in English.
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoWomen's standard from ¥2,500; with hair set ¥3,500; couple plan ¥6,500 (return by 5:00 pm)
connpassPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0DNS Summer Day 2026
A full-day deep dive into DNS operations, from fundamentals to advanced authoritative and resolver topics.
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Unknown · CC BY-SA 3.0Mori Art Museum
Contemporary art on the 53rd floor of Roppongi Hills, paired with one of Tokyo's best skyline views from the City View deck.
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoAdmission around 2,000 yen; often includes the observation deck
OfficialPast event© Atticus nguyen · CC BY-SA 4.0Kyoto Tea Ceremony Experience
Learn the graceful art of the Japanese tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto machiya, hosted in English for visitors.
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 11:00 JST KyotoSessions typically 2,500-6,000 yen; reservations required
LumaPast event© City Green · via LumaCity Green Night 2026
A free open-air music night at SUNSET PARK CLUB — good sound, green vibes and an easy crowd.
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 18:00 JST TokyoFree
LumaPast event© AnotherBall · via LumaEntertainment Lovers Unite #3: AI × Entertainment by AnotherBall
A meetup at the crossroads of AI and entertainment, hosted by AnotherBall for creators and fans.
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoPaid (see Luma)
MeetupPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo Japanese-English Language Exchange
Practice Japanese and help others with English at relaxed, recurring language-exchange meetups across Tokyo.
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoOften free entry; buy your own drinks
OfficialPast event© Dick Thomas Johnson · CC BY 2.0WOMB Shibuya Club Night
Shibuya's iconic four-floor superclub, famous for its giant mirror ball and world-class techno and house lineups.
Fri, Jun 26, 2026 23:00 JST TokyoCover typically 2,000-4,000 yen; bring photo ID (20+)
OfficialPast event© Hyppolyte de Saint-Rambert · CC BY 4.0Atsuta Jingu Shrine
One of Japan's most sacred shrines, set in a tranquil ancient forest in Nagoya and home to the legendary Kusanagi sword.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 09:00 JST NagoyaFree
OfficialPast event© Rob Young · CC BY 2.0Mount Takao Day Hike
Tokyo's favorite escape: an easy, scenic mountain just an hour from Shinjuku, with temples, trails and a cable car.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 09:00 JST TokyoFree
LumaPast event© AI Builders · via LumaGemini AI Hackathon @ Google Japan (Tokyo)
Build with Gemini at Google Japan's Shibuya office — a hands-on AI hackathon for builders.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 09:30 JST TokyoPaid (see Luma)
LumaPast event© Isheba Cornwall · via LumaA Bookmarked Summer
A free, easygoing gathering for book lovers to read together and swap summer recommendations.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© KuboBella · CC BY-SA 4.0Kimono Tea Ceremony at MAIKOYA Asakusa
An English-speaking host walks you through a real matcha tea ceremony — whisking, etiquette and wagashi sweets — in a serene tatami tea room near Senso-ji, with optional kimono rental.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoFrom about ¥6,000 per person; kimono-included plans cost more
LumaPast event© F Ventures · via LumaTORYUMON TOKYO 2026: Homura
A flagship startup pitch and networking summit by F Ventures at Bellesalle Shibuya First.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 12:00 JST Tokyo¥80,000
connpassPast event© サポーターズCoLab（株式会社サポーターズ） · via connpassCoLab Conf (Tech Conference)
A summer-festival tech conference on 'AI and Career' with ~20 speakers, for engineers under 35.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 12:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Dick Thomas Johnson · CC BY 2.0Nakano Broadway
A retro shopping complex packed with vintage manga, rare figures, idol goods and Tokyo's famous towering soft-serve ice cream.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 12:00 JST TokyoFree
LumaPast event© Introverts' Home · via LumaShibamata Walking Tour & Photo Bingo
A relaxed photo-bingo walking tour of retro Shibamata — gentle, social and great for solo joiners.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 12:30 JST Tokyo¥2,000
OfficialPast event© Savannah Rivka · CC BY-SA 4.0Samurai & Ninja Museum Tokyo with Experience
Suit up in samurai armor, learn the basics of swordsmanship, and throw real ninja shuriken on a guided English tour through Japan's warrior history in Asakusa.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 13:00 JST TokyoBasic ticket from about ¥3,000 (adult); premium experiences cost more
connpassPast event© 東京Ruby会議13実行委員会 · via connpassTokyo Ruby Conference 13
A Ruby community conference on 'what lies behind the curtain,' with talks from sorah, Masayoshi Takahashi and more.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 13:30 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Auckland Museum Collections from Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand · CC BY 2.0Samurai & Ninja Museum Kyoto with Experience
Dress in samurai armor, try sword training and throw shuriken on an English guided tour through Japan's warrior history in the heart of downtown Kyoto.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 14:00 JST KyotoBasic ticket from about ¥3,000 (adult); longer experiences cost more
JmtyPast event© Basile Morin · CC BY-SA 4.0International Night Picnic @ Yoyogi Park
A laid-back evening picnic in Yoyogi Park with music, dancing and an international crowd—bring something to share and make friends from around the world.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 16:00 JST TokyoFrom ¥500 (with coupon; welcome drink included)
OfficialPast event© Sakai Yayoi · CC0Shinsekai Kushikatsu Food Crawl
Dive into retro Shinsekai beneath Tsutenkaku Tower for Osaka's famous deep-fried kushikatsu skewers and neon old-Osaka charm.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 17:00 JST OsakaSkewers from around 130 yen each
OfficialPast event© mmry0241 · CC BY-SA 3.0Fukuoka Yatai Food Stalls (Nakasu)
Fukuoka's riverside yatai stalls serve tonkotsu ramen, oden and yakitori under lantern light — the heart of Kyushu nightlife.
Sat, Jun 27, 2026 19:00 JST FukuokaPay per dish; a bowl of ramen and a beer around 1,500 yen
OfficialPast event© Umio · CC BY-SA 4.0Gekkeikan Okura Sake Museum & Tasting, Fushimi
Tour a historic 1909 sake brewery in Kyoto's Fushimi district, see the old tools of the trade, taste the pure underground water, and finish with a sake tasting — all for ¥600.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 10:00 JST Kyoto¥600 admission (age 20+, includes sake tasting); ¥100 ages 13-19, free under 12
OfficialPast event© Nnaluci · CC BY-SA 3.0Sushi-Making Class in Asakusa
Roll and shape your own nigiri and maki under a professional English-speaking instructor, then sit down and eat everything you made — a hands-on intro to sushi steps from Senso-ji.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 10:00 JST Tokyo¥13,000 per person (ingredients, equipment, instruction and the sushi you make all included)
connpassPast event© きのこカンファレンス実行委員会 · via connpassKinoko Conference 2026 (Main Day)
Veteran engineers (40+) share perspectives on career longevity and sustaining a life in tech.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 10:00 JST Tokyo¥1,000 (main event); networking reception ¥3,000–¥5,000 by age
connpassPast event© 一般社団法人リサーチアソシエーション · via connpassRESEARCH Conference 2026: WEAVING
Japan's conference on design and UX research, themed 'WEAVING,' with sessions, panels and workshops.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.5Japanese Calligraphy (Shodo) Experience in Kyoto
Learn to hold the brush, control the ink and write kanji the traditional way in a 90-minute English-led shodo class — and take your finished artwork home as a keepsake.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 11:00 JST KyotoReserve via the official site for current pricing
OfficialPast event© Guilhem Vellut · CC BY 2.0Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Events
A historic waterfront landmark hosting seasonal events year-round — Christmas markets, an ice rink, beer festivals and bay views.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 11:00 JST YokohamaFree
OfficialPast event© 663highland · CC BY 2.5Fushimi Sake District Brewery Walk
Stroll Kyoto's historic Fushimi sake quarter, where soft spring water and centuries-old breweries make some of Japan's finest sake.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 11:00 JST KyotoTastings and museum entry from a few hundred yen
LumaPast event© iiyon!! · via Lumaiiyon!! Half-Year BBQ Beer Garden Party
A rooftop BBQ and beer-garden party under Tokyo Tower — grill, drinks and skyline views.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 16:00 JST Tokyo¥7,500
LumaPast event© Nanako · via LumaHibiki 1st Session: Taiko Sound Bath
Lie back and feel the resonance of Japanese taiko in an immersive sound-bath session.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 16:30 JST Tokyo¥7,000
OfficialPast event© Brett Fagan · CC0Kobe Harborland & Meriken Park Night
Kobe's waterfront glitters after dark — the red Port Tower, illuminated promenade and bay views make for a relaxed romantic evening.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 17:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Syced · CC0Yomiuri Giants Baseball at Tokyo Dome
Japan's most famous baseball club under the dome — easy, all-weather pro baseball in the heart of Tokyo.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 18:00 JST TokyoReserved seats from about ¥2,200 to ¥7,000+
OfficialPast event© Stephen Kelly · CC BY 2.0Shimokitazawa Live House Nights
Tokyo's indie-music heartland: tiny live houses, record shops and bars host emerging bands almost every night.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoLive-house entry typically 2,000-3,500 yen incl. one drink
MeetupPast event© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0Osaka International Friends & Language Exchange
Friendly recurring meetups in Osaka where travelers, expats and locals mingle over drinks and language practice.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 19:00 JST OsakaUsually free or low-cost entry; drinks separate
OfficialPast event© Kazuhisa OTSUBO · CC BY 2.0Blue Note Tokyo Live Jazz
Aoyama's intimate world-class jazz club, hosting top international musicians over dinner and cocktails most nights.
Sun, Jun 28, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoMusic charge varies by act (often 8,000-15,000 yen); reservations recommended
OfficialPast event© tab2_dawa · CC BY 2.0Kenrokuen & Kanazawa Castle Stroll
Pair Japan's celebrated Kenrokuen Garden with the restored Kanazawa Castle next door — landscaped ponds, teahouses and white turrets.
Mon, Jun 29, 2026 09:00 JST KanazawaKenrokuen entry around 320 yen; castle park grounds mostly free
OfficialPast event© Carla Antonini · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo National Museum
Japan's oldest and largest museum in Ueno Park, home to samurai armor, Buddhist art and an unrivaled national treasure collection.
Mon, Jun 29, 2026 09:00 JST TokyoRegular collection around 1,000 yen; special exhibits priced separately
OfficialPast event© Lianguanlun · CC BY 4.0Osaka Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki, Ramen & Street Food
Cook Osaka's soul food — okonomiyaki, takoyaki and ramen — with an English-speaking chef in 'Japan's kitchen', then sit down and feast on what you made.
Mon, Jun 29, 2026 11:00 JST OsakaVaries by menu and group; reserve via the official site
OfficialPast event© M Disdero · CC BY-SA 2.5Authentic Ninja Training at Ninja Dojo Kyoto
Train like a real ninja with a licensed Japanese master — sword, dagger, shuriken and blowgun techniques in a downtown tatami dojo, taught hands-on in English.
Mon, Jun 29, 2026 13:00 JST Kyoto1-hour lesson ¥10,000; 2-hour lesson ¥15,000 per person (ninja costume included)
OfficialPast event© Douglas Perkins · CC0Wagashi Sweets-Making & Tea Ceremony in Asakusa
Sculpt your own seasonal nerikiri wagashi by hand, then enjoy it with freshly whisked matcha in a kimono — a gentle, English-guided sweets-and-tea workshop near Senso-ji.
Mon, Jun 29, 2026 14:00 JST TokyoAbout ¥12,000 per person (kimono rental, ingredients and utensils included)
OfficialPast event© Yasu (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0Hanshin Tigers Baseball at Koshien Stadium
Japan's most passionate baseball crowd — join tens of thousands of Tigers fans for a jet-balloon night at historic Koshien.
Mon, Jun 29, 2026 18:00 JST OsakaOutfield seats from about ¥2,000; infield reserved ¥6,000–¥9,000+
MeetupPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo Social Sports Leagues
Join casual mixed sports leagues — football, volleyball, dodgeball — designed to help internationals make friends in Tokyo.
Mon, Jun 29, 2026 18:00 JST TokyoDrop-in or season fees vary by sport
MeetupPast event© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0Osaka Japanese-English Language Exchange
Relaxed, recurring language-exchange meetups in Osaka where locals and travelers swap Japanese and English over drinks.
Mon, Jun 29, 2026 19:00 JST OsakaOften free entry; buy your own drinks
OfficialPast event© Martin Falbisoner · CC BY-SA 4.0Osaka Namba Izakaya & Bar Crawl
Dive into Osaka's neon nightlife around Dotonbori and Namba — street food, standing bars and dazzling river lights.
Mon, Jun 29, 2026 19:00 JST OsakaPay-as-you-go; standing bars from a few hundred yen per drink
OfficialPast event© Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0Miyajima & Itsukushima Floating Torii
A short ferry from Hiroshima reaches Miyajima, where the great vermilion torii of Itsukushima Shrine appears to float on the tide.
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 09:00 JST HiroshimaFerry and shrine entry each a few hundred yen
OfficialPast event© Tom Parker · Public domainPottery Wheel Experience at Shunzan Gama
Throw your own bowl or cup on an electric potter's wheel with a third-generation Kyoto ceramicist near Sennyu-ji; your fired piece is shipped to you afterward.
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 10:00 JST KyotoQuick course about ¥2,000 (20 min); standard course ¥5,000 (30-60 min), plus tax
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo Gaijins Social & Outdoor Events
A long-running group running hikes, sports days, parties and day trips for internationals and locals across Tokyo.
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoPer-event fees vary (hikes, BBQs, parties); see listing
OfficialPast event© Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0Taiko Drumming Lesson at Taiko Center Aoyama
Feel the thunder of Japanese wadaiko drums in an English-led lesson — learn the rhythms and stances, then perform together wearing a happi coat, no experience needed.
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 15:00 JST TokyoVaries by plan; reserve via the official site (taiko-reserve.com)
OfficialPast event© Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0Nagoya Meshi Food Tour
Taste Nagoya's bold local specialties — miso katsu, hitsumabushi eel, tebasaki wings and curry udon — across the city center.
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 17:00 JST NagoyaPay per dish; meals from around 800 yen
connpassPast event© 日本MySQLユーザ会(MyNA) · via connpassJapan MySQL Users Group (MyNA) Meetup, June 2026
Oracle leaders and AWS reps discuss MySQL's latest features and the future of community collaboration.
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 18:30 JST TokyoFree
connpassPast event© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0Fukuoka Developer Meetups (connpass)
Fukuoka's growing startup scene hosts regular developer meetups — web, AI, mobile and more — many welcoming and bilingual-friendly.
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 19:00 JST FukuokaOften free or low-cost; register on connpass
PeatixPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo English Stand-up Comedy Nights
Laugh the night away at regular English-language stand-up comedy shows hosted by Tokyo's international comedy scene.
Tue, Jun 30, 2026 20:00 JST TokyoTickets typically 1,500-3,000 yen; some open-mic nights free
July 2026105
SMTWTFS1Kuromon Ichiba MarketMount Fuji Climbing 2026 — Dates, ¥4,000 Fee & Reservations by Trail+182Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa+53Aoyama Rooftop Morning Yoga × BELCOMO BreakfastShonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival 2026+54Hakone Hot Springs & Open-Air MuseumKyoto Japan–Korea Conversation Café+25Tokyo Morning Beats . GalleryBenesse Art Site Naoshima+36Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse EventsWhy Greatly Expand Product Designers in the AI Era?7Ghibli ParkSelf-Healing Aroma Hand-Care Workshop+28Oktoberfest in JapanNutanix Meetup Hybrid 26.07910Furano Lavender Season at Farm Tomita 2026Tokyo Web3 & Blockchain Meetups+211KIOG Summer Outdoor & International GatheringHandMade In Japan Fes 2026 (Summer)12Grand Sumo July Tournament (Nagoya Basho) 2026Free Pickleball Exchange Meetup (Kyotanabe)+313Setouchi Triennale Art IslandsMitama Matsuri (Yasukuni Shrine Lantern Festival)14Nachi Fire Festival (Nachi no Ogi Matsuri) 2026Tokyo JavaScript / Frontend Meetup15Hakata Gion Yamakasa16RailsTokyo #517Gion Matsuri 2026: Dates, Yoiyama & Float Parade Times (Complete Guide)Gion Matsuri (Yamaboko Junko Float Procession)+418Kamikochi Highland HikingNepal Festival 2026+319International Anime Party + Ikebukuro Pilgrimage Tour2021Toji Temple Kobo-ichi MarketSapporo Odori Beer Garden+2222324Fuji Rock Festival 2026AI Dev Day 2026: Date, Venue & How to Join+125Akeno Sunflower Festival 2026Sado Okesa Festival (Kozan Matsuri) 2026+826GDG NagoyaUP BEAT! Sunset Boat Party 2026 (Jul 26, Yokohama): Guest DANTZ+12728Sapporo Engineer Base2930ONE PIECE Premier Summer 2026 (USJ) — Dates, Show & Restaurant TicketsAI-Driven Development Conference 2026 Summer (On-site)+131World Cosplay Summit 2026
OfficialOn now© Choi2451 · CC BY-SA 3.0Kuromon Ichiba Market
Known as 'Osaka's Kitchen,' this 580-metre covered arcade packs around 150 stalls of fresh seafood, grilled crab, sea urchin, wagyu skewers and street snacks.
Until Thu, Dec 31, 2026 18:00 JST OsakaFree
OfficialOn now© Momopy~commonswiki · CC BY-SA 3.0ONE PIECE Premier Summer 2026 (USJ) — Dates, Show & Restaurant Tickets
USJ's 25th-anniversary ONE PIECE event runs July 30–Nov 19, 2026. Premier Show ¥3,000–6,000, Sanji's Pirate Restaurant ¥7,000 (lottery) — full ticket guide.
Until Thu, Nov 19, 2026 21:00 JST OsakaStudio Pass required; the Premier Show and Sanji's Pirate Restaurant need separate paid/lottery tickets.
OfficialPast event© Cesar I. Martins · CC BY 2.0Mount Fuji Climbing 2026 — Dates, ¥4,000 Fee & Reservations by Trail
Mt Fuji 2026: Yoshida & Subashiri open July 1, Fujinomiya & Gotemba July 10 (all close Sept 10). ¥4,000 fee, reservation, and gate rules — every trail.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 Across JapanA trail-entry fee applies (around 2,000-4,000 yen); mountain-hut stays extra
OfficialPast event© summonedbyfells · CC BY 2.0Private Zen Meditation with a Monk in Tokyo
Sit zazen with the head monk inside a 400-year-old temple usually closed to the public, just minutes from Roppongi — a calm, English-guided introduction to Zen with tea and sweets.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoPrivate experience — contact the operator for pricing
OfficialPast event© Mr.ちゅらさん · CC BY 4.0J.League Football Match
Catch Japan's top-flight football — choreographed ultras, family-friendly stands and clubs in nearly every city.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 14:00 JST TokyoTickets typically ¥2,000–¥6,000
OfficialPast event© Sergiy Galyonkin · CC BY-SA 2.0Pontocho Evening Stroll & Dining
Kyoto's most atmospheric nightlife lane — a narrow lantern-lit alley of riverside restaurants, sake bars and traditional teahouses.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 18:00 JST KyotoFree
OfficialPast event© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0Osaka Japanese Whisky Bar Night
Settle into Osaka's intimate whisky bars to sample award-winning Japanese single malts poured by passionate bartenders.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 19:00 JST OsakaPours from around 1,000 yen; some bars add a seat charge
connpassPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo AI & Machine Learning Meetups
Dive into Tokyo's booming AI scene at recurring meetups covering LLMs, ML research and applied data science.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0M8 Fukuoka
An international bar on Tenjin's Oyafuko-dori that turns into a DJ floor for house, techno, EDM and hip-hop.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 21:00 JST FukuokaDrink-based bar; event door charge varies
OfficialPast event© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0epica OKINAWA
Naha's large resort-style dance club (since 2015) with a full lighting and sound rig, running house, EDM and hip-hop.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 21:00 JST OkinawaWeekday ~¥1,000–3,000 / weekend ~¥1,000–4,000; promos common
OfficialPast event© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0OWL OSAKA
A big, mainstream Umeda club (since 2012) with one of Japan's largest LED screens, leaning EDM and hip-hop.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 21:00 JST OsakaDoor usually includes drink(s); discount coupons common
OfficialPast event© Jovandavid · Public DomainBASE kanazawa
A basement DJ club in Kanazawa's Katamachi district, with weekly DJs across house, techno and EDM.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 22:00 JST KanazawaDoor charge varies by event
OfficialPast event© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0Precious Hall
A Sapporo underground institution (25+ years) renowned for one of Japan's finest sound systems — deep house and techno.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 22:00 JST SapporoEntry varies by event (roughly ¥2,500–4,000)
OfficialPast event© Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0CLUB MAGO
An established underground club in Nagoya's Shinsakae district, focused on house and techno with local and international DJs.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 22:00 JST NagoyaVaries by event/DJ (door + advance; often includes drink)
OfficialPast event© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0KITSUNE KYOTO
Kyoto's largest club — a two-floor Kiyamachi venue running EDM/house/techno upstairs and hip-hop on another floor.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 22:00 JST KyotoDoor with drink; tourist-friendly entry packages available
OfficialPast event© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0Compufunk Records
A record shop, label and tiny dancefloor in Kitahama devoted to underground techno, house and electro.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 22:00 JST OsakaIntimate parties; modest door (some free anniversary parties)
OfficialPast event© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0Club JOULE
An iconic Amerikamura club since 1999 — multiple floors and a rooftop running techno, house and trance.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 22:00 JST OsakaVaries by event/DJ (advance + door)
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0DJ Bar Oath
A small, long-running Dogenzaka DJ bar (since 2005) for minimal techno and house, with weekends that run to 8am.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 22:00 JST TokyoLow door (often ~¥1,000–2,000) or drink-based entry
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Circus Tokyo
A ~300-capacity Shibuya club (since 2015) focused on underground house, techno, bass and drum & bass.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 22:00 JST TokyoDoor typically ¥2,500–3,500 (varies by lineup)
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0solfa (Nakameguro)
Nakameguro's intimate basement club since 2008 — a sound-focused little room for house, techno and beat-driven nights.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 22:00 JST TokyoDoor typically ¥2,000–3,000 (early/with-flyer discounts common)
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0VENT Tokyo
An Omotesando basement built around a custom Void sound system, where international house and techno DJs play long, immersive sets.
Wed, Jul 1, 2026 23:00 JST TokyoDoor ~¥3,000–4,000 (cheaper before 1:00); 20+ with photo ID
OfficialPast event© AudaCity3371 · CC BY-SA 3.0Shimanami Kaido Cycling Route
Ride one of the world's great cycling routes across the Seto Inland Sea, island-hopping by bike over soaring suspension bridges.
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 08:00 JST HiroshimaBike rental from around 2,000 yen per day
OfficialPast event© City of Kanazawa · CC BY 2.1 jp21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa
A circular, glass-walled art museum famous for Leandro Erlich's Swimming Pool — playful, interactive and free to wander outside.
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 10:00 JST KanazawaFree public zones; ticketed exhibition galleries
OfficialPast event© Shakher59 · CC BY-SA 4.0July Grand Kabuki at the Kabukiza Theatre
Kabuki's flagship Ginza theatre stages its July all-star run, headlined by a spectacular 13-role quick-change tour de force and a 43-year revival packed with aerial stunts and a real-water finale. English captioning is available.
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoFrom ¥5,000 (Upper Tier B) up to ¥20,000 (Special Seat). English/Chinese captioning service +¥1,500.
MeetupPast event© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0Fukuoka International Meetup
Kyushu's friendliest city hosts welcoming meetups where travelers and locals connect over food and conversation.
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 19:00 JST FukuokaUsually low-cost entry; drinks separate
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Aoyama Tunnel
A compact basement club (since 2011) beside the Aoyama tunnel, where DJs mix vinyl and USB across house and techno.
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 21:00 JST TokyoLow door, often around ¥1,500
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Aoyama Hachi
A characterful multi-floor venue near Aoyama-dori, running since 1996, with an underground party feel across three floors.
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 22:00 JST TokyoDoor typically ¥2,000–3,000 (varies by event)
OfficialPast event© Marco Togni · CC BY 2.0ZEROTOKYO — Kabukicho Mega-Club Nights
Tokyo's boldest new nightlife complex inside Kabukicho Tower — multiple floors of techno, house and live art till dawn.
Thu, Jul 2, 2026 23:00 JST TokyoDoor & advance tickets vary by event; 20+ with photo ID
LumaPast event© Tokyo Wellness Community · via LumaAoyama Rooftop Morning Yoga × BELCOMO Breakfast
Start the day with rooftop yoga in Aoyama, finished with a healthy BELCOMO breakfast.
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 07:30 JST TokyoPaid (see Luma)
OfficialPast event© Midori (Wikimedia user) · CC BY-SA 3.0Shonan Hiratsuka Tanabata Festival 2026
One of the Kanto region's largest Tanabata festivals, where central Hiratsuka disappears beneath giant, gaudy bamboo streamers up to ten metres tall.
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 10:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© ajari · CC BY 2.0Kanazawa Crafts & Higashi Chaya
Explore Kanazawa's gold-leaf workshops, colorful Kutani porcelain and the preserved Higashi Chaya geisha district.
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 10:00 JST KanazawaFree
LumaPast event© Mira Musette · via LumaSummer Ephemera Pop-up Exhibit, Shop & Workshop
A free pop-up of paper ephemera and collage at Design Festa Gallery Harajuku — browse, shop, make.
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 10:30 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Takashi Hososhima from Tokyo, Japan · CC BY-SA 2.0Earth Garden Summer 2026 (Yoru-ichi Night Market)
The summer edition of Earth Garden turns Yoyogi Park into a festive evening night-market — lanterns, world music, beer and global street food after dark.
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 15:00 JST TokyoFree
connpassPast event© Server-Side Kotlin Meetup · via connpassServer-Side Kotlin LT Tournament vol.19
An offline lightning-talk night for server-side Kotlin developers, capped with a casual networking reception.
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 19:30 JST TokyoFree
JmtyPast event© ゆの (Yuno) · via jmtyUeno Japan–Korea Language & Culture Exchange
Mingle with a roughly 50/50 mix of Japanese and Korean locals over a 2-hour all-you-can-drink dinner—perfect for K-pop, K-drama and Korean-food fans.
Fri, Jul 3, 2026 19:50 JST TokyoMen ¥4,000 / Women ¥3,000
OfficialPast event© Suicasmo · CC BY-SA 4.0Hakone Hot Springs & Open-Air Museum
A mountain hot-spring resort near Mt. Fuji, combining steaming onsen, a sculpture park, a pirate-ship lake cruise and ropeway views.
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 09:00 JST Across JapanOnsen and museum entries vary; a Hakone Free Pass saves on transport
JmtyPast event© Edge place（エッヂプレイス） · via jmtyKyoto Japan–Korea Conversation Café
A relaxed Korean-conversation meetup at a Kyoto café—practice speaking at any level with seats arranged by ability, then swap contacts over coffee.
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 15:00 JST Kyoto¥1,000 (¥500 if no Korean attendees)
connpassPast event© ステラコネクト-ハーモリウム- · via connpassTry AI Vibe Coding Meetup
A hands-on Fukuoka meetup to try 'vibe coding' with AI tools like Codex and Claude—build small apps from natural-language prompts together.
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 17:00 JST FukuokaFree
MeetupPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo Startup & Founder Meetups
Connect with Japan's startup ecosystem at recurring founder and investor mixers around Shibuya and Roppongi.
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoSome free, some ticketed (1,000-3,000 yen) — check the listing
LumaPast event© Tokyo Morning Beats. · via LumaTokyo Morning Beats . Gallery
A daytime DJ session in an art gallery — coffee, beats and a creative morning crowd.
Sun, Jul 5, 2026 09:00 JST Tokyo¥1,500
OfficialPast event© 663highland · CC BY 2.5Benesse Art Site Naoshima
An island in the Seto Inland Sea reborn as living art, with Tadao Ando museums, a Yayoi Kusama pumpkin and outdoor installations.
Sun, Jul 5, 2026 10:00 JST Across JapanMuseum tickets vary; Chichu Art Museum needs advance booking
LumaPast event© イワケン/岩﨑謙汰 · via LumaIwaken Lab. 5th Anniversary (Lightning Talks & Exhibition)
Iwaken Lab celebrates five years with lightning talks and a community tech showcase — free to join.
Sun, Jul 5, 2026 13:00 JST TokyoPaid (see Luma)
LumaPast event© 宇田川寛和｜TIB JAM · via LumaIDEA CLIMBING @ Tama Mirai Messe
A free idea-pitching and networking event for builders and founders, hosted at Tama Mirai Messe.
Sun, Jul 5, 2026 14:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0Kyoto International Community Events
The Kyoto International Community House hosts cultural exchange events, language cafes and workshops for visitors and residents.
Sun, Jul 5, 2026 14:00 JST KyotoMany events free or low-cost; some workshops ticketed
OfficialPast event© Guilhem Vellut · CC BY 2.0Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Events
Yokohama's historic waterfront warehouses host seasonal festivals — Oktoberfest, flower garden, ice rink and food fairs.
Mon, Jul 6, 2026 11:00 JST YokohamaFree
connpassPast event© 株式会社タイミー · via connpassWhy Greatly Expand Product Designers in the AI Era?
A Timee case-study session on business strategy and design challenges—how product design and designers' roles evolve in the AI era.
Mon, Jul 6, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Kyu3 · CC BY-SA 4.0Ghibli Park
Step into the worlds of Studio Ghibli in Aichi, with life-size sets from Totoro, Spirited Away, Howl's Castle and more.
Tue, Jul 7, 2026 10:00 JST NagoyaTimed tickets required; book online well in advance
JmtyPast event© Jupiter（宮澤） · via jmtySelf-Healing Aroma Hand-Care Workshop
A 90-minute introductory aroma hand-therapy workshop in Yokohama, finishing with a relaxed tea gathering—wellness for caregivers and busy minds.
Tue, Jul 7, 2026 13:30 JST Yokohama¥1,000
OfficialPast event© Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0DRUM TAO at the Open-Air Theatre TAO-no-Oka
World-touring taiko troupe DRUM TAO performs a 45-minute show at its own open-air theatre, perched at 1,036m in the grasslands of Aso-Kuju National Park. Thunderous drumming, athletic choreography and sweeping highland views.
Tue, Jul 7, 2026 14:00 JST Across JapanAdults (junior-high+) ¥4,500; children (4+) ¥2,500; under 3 free. Spring/autumn shows at 14:00.
MeetupPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo iOS Meetup
A friendly, long-running monthly meetup for iOS and Swift developers in Tokyo — talks in English, all levels welcome.
Tue, Jul 7, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Nesnad · CC BY 4.0Oktoberfest in Japan
German beer festivals tour Japan's cities each year with imported brews, sausages and live oompah bands.
Wed, Jul 8, 2026 12:00 JST Across JapanFree
connpassPast event© Nutanix Japan G.K. · via connpassNutanix Meetup Hybrid 26.07
A hybrid meetup celebrating the new book 'Nutanix Cloud Platform Practical Guide,' with chapter walkthroughs from its authors.
Wed, Jul 8, 2026 18:30 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Benford Choi · CC BY-SA 3.0Furano Lavender Season at Farm Tomita 2026
Rolling purple lavender fields perfume the Hokkaido hills at Japan's most iconic flower farm, framed by distant snow-capped peaks.
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 08:30 JST SapporoFree
MeetupPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo Web3 & Blockchain Meetups
Japan is a hotspot for Web3 — meet builders and enthusiasts at recurring blockchain and crypto meetups in Tokyo.
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoOften free or low-cost; some networking events ticketed
OfficialPast event© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)UP BEAT! 24th Anniversary @ ZEROTOKYO (Jul 10, 2026): DJ EMMA & KEN ISHII
UP BEAT!'s 24th-anniversary headline night took over ZEROTOKYO in Shinjuku on Jul 10, 2026, with guests DJ EMMA and KEN ISHII across three floors. The anniversary series concludes Aug 8, 2026 with The Gathering at BANK30, Tokyo.
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 23:00 JST TokyoDoor ¥3,500 (open 23:00, all-night)
OfficialPast event© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)UP BEAT! 24th Anniversary 2026: Three Must-See Shows (Tokyo & Yokohama)
UP BEAT!, one of Japan's longest-running house parties, turns 24 with three special 2026 shows — ZEROTOKYO, a Yokohama sunset boat party, and BANK30. Dates, line-ups and tickets.
Fri, Jul 10, 2026 23:00 JST TokyoEach show from ¥3,000 (varies by show; see each page)
JmtyPast event© KIOG (Kansai International Outdoor Gathering) · via jmtyKIOG Summer Outdoor & International Gathering
Kansai International Outdoor Gathering's summer series of hikes and day trips—July 11 brings veggie-harvesting and pizza-making just north of Osaka.
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 09:00 JST Osaka¥3,190 (includes lunch)
OfficialPast event© Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0HandMade In Japan Fes 2026 (Summer)
Japan's largest handmade-craft festival, where about 3,000 creators sell jewelry, ceramics, leather, art and food over one weekend.
Sat, Jul 11, 2026 11:00 JST Tokyo¥1,300 advance / ¥1,500 door (1-day); ¥2,000 advance / ¥2,500 door (2-day); elementary schoolers and younger free.
OfficialPast event© Simon Q · CC BY 2.0Grand Sumo July Tournament (Nagoya Basho) 2026
Sumo's summer tournament moves into Nagoya's brand-new IG Arena for the first time — fifteen days of top-division bouts in a gleaming 17,000-seat venue.
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 08:30 JST NagoyaTickets required. Arena chair seats start from about ¥3,500; ringside and box (masu) seats cost more. Buy via the official Japan Sumo Association ticket site.
JmtyPast event© pickle · via jmtyFree Pickleball Exchange Meetup (Kyotanabe)
A free, all-ages pickleball gathering near Odo Station bringing students, staff and locals together to play and connect across generations.
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 10:00 JST KyotoFree
connpassPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Yowayowa Security Study Group #1 (Beginner-Friendly)
A relaxed, beginner-welcome security meetup blending quiet self-study time with lightning talks—for anyone curious but intimidated by hardcore sessions.
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 13:00 JST TokyoFree
JmtyPast event© 小野精一郎 (@yuru_shougi) · via jmtyRelaxed Shogi Exchange Meetup
A laid-back Japanese-chess afternoon in central Yokohama—beginners welcome, with coaching, free matches and original puzzle cards over a drink.
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 13:00 JST Yokohama¥1,500 (includes one drink)
JmtyPast event© こまつな／江戸川ベースnappa · via jmtyEnglish × Japanese Family Language Exchange
A free, family-friendly Sunday gathering in Edogawa where kids and adults play, sing and connect across English and Japanese—no experience needed.
Sun, Jul 12, 2026 15:30 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© 663highland · CC BY 2.5Setouchi Triennale Art Islands
A celebrated contemporary art festival scattered across the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, blending installations with fishing-village life.
Mon, Jul 13, 2026 09:00 JST Across JapanPassport tickets cover many sites; some works charge separately
OfficialPast event© PattayaPatrol · CC BY-SA 4.0Mitama Matsuri (Yasukuni Shrine Lantern Festival)
Over 30,000 golden lanterns light the approach to Yasukuni Shrine across four summer nights, with Aomori nebuta floats and bon-odori dancing.
Mon, Jul 13, 2026 18:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Internet Archive Book Images · No restrictionsNachi Fire Festival (Nachi no Ogi Matsuri) 2026
Twelve fan-shaped portable shrines representing the gods meet a procession of giant 50-kilogram flaming torches before Japan's tallest waterfall — one of the country's three great fire festivals.
Tue, Jul 14, 2026 10:00 JST Across JapanFree
MeetupPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo JavaScript / Frontend Meetup
Monthly gatherings for JavaScript, TypeScript and web developers in Tokyo, with bilingual talks and casual networking.
Tue, Jul 14, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© ちょちょじ · CC BY 3.0Hakata Gion Yamakasa
Fukuoka's adrenaline-fueled finale: teams race one-ton festival floats through the dawn streets of Hakata.
Wed, Jul 15, 2026 04:59 JST FukuokaFree
connpassPast event© RailsTokyo Team · via connpassRailsTokyo #5
A Ruby on Rails community meetup in Akihabara featuring a keynote on 'SRE for Rails Engineers,' sponsor talks, and networking.
Thu, Jul 16, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Corpse Reviver · CC BY 3.0Gion Matsuri 2026: Dates, Yoiyama & Float Parade Times (Complete Guide)
Gion Matsuri 2026 runs all July at Kyoto's Yasaka Shrine. Saki Matsuri yoiyama is July 14-16 and the float parade is July 17 at 9:00; Ato Matsuri yoiyama is July 21-23 and the parade is July 24 at 9:30. Verified dates, times and access.
Fri, Jul 17, 2026 09:00 JSTFree
OfficialPast event© Corpse Reviver · CC BY 3.0Gion Matsuri (Yamaboko Junko Float Procession)
Kyoto's grandest festival fills July with towering wooden floats, lantern-lit evening parties, and 1,100 years of tradition.
Fri, Jul 17, 2026 09:00 JST KyotoFree
OfficialPast event© Σ64 · CC BY 3.0rural 2026
A four-day camping techno & house festival in the Fukushima highlands, running nonstop through the night since 2009.
Fri, Jul 17, 2026 13:00 JST Across Japan4-day full pass ~¥25,000; Under-25 ¥14,000; Tohoku-resident ¥15,000
OfficialPast event© Nissy-KITAQ · CC BY-SA 3.0Kokura Gion Daiko 2026: Kitakyushu's 400-Year Drum Festival — Dates, Access & Where to Watch
Kokura Gion Daiko 2026 was held July 17-19 around Kokura Castle, Kitakyushu -- free entry, an estimated 300,000 visitors over the three days, 400 years of two-sided drumming. The 2027 dates are not yet announced.
Fri, Jul 17, 2026 18:00 JST FukuokaFree
connpassPast event© FlutterGakkai · via connpassFlutterGakkai #10 (Offline)
An offline Flutter developer meetup where speakers and listeners alike grow to love Flutter even more, with talks from active engineers.
Fri, Jul 17, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoFree
MeetupPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo Indies (Game Developers)
A welcoming monthly meetup where indie game developers in Tokyo show works-in-progress and talk shop — in English.
Fri, Jul 17, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoSmall entry fee at the door (around 1,000 yen incl. a drink)
OfficialPast event© skyseeker · CC BY 2.0Kamikochi Highland Hiking
A pristine alpine valley in the Northern Japan Alps, with the Kappa Bridge, clear Azusa River and jagged peaks rising all around.
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 06:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Original: Mithun Kunwar
Derivative work: Radomianin · CC BY-SA 4.0Nepal Festival 2026
Three seaside days of Nepal in Tokyo's Odaiba — momo and dal bhat, Himalayan crafts, folk dance and music against the bay, free to all.
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Brazilian Day Tokyo 2026 (Festival Brasil): Dates & Venue
Tokyo's Brazilian Day festival returns July 18–19, 2026 at Yoyogi Park. Officially Festival Brasil & Latino Tokyo — free entry, samba parades, churrasco and live Latin music, dates and access verified.
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoFree
connpassPast event© JAWS-UG CDK支部 · via connpassAWS CDK Conference Japan 2026
The 5th annual AWS Cloud Development Kit conference at Azabudai Hills, themed 'change'—how CDK evolves alongside AI coding agents.
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 12:30 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Matthide127 · CC0Yokohama Sparkling Twilight
A summer seaside festival at Yamashita Park with parades, a lit-up boat procession and fireworks over Yokohama Bay.
Sat, Jul 18, 2026 16:00 JST YokohamaFree
JmtyPast event© Ami (oneman) · via jmtyInternational Anime Party + Ikebukuro Pilgrimage Tour
Anime-themed sightseeing and a stamp rally around Ikebukuro, capped by an anisong party with food, drinks and a global crowd of fans.
Sun, Jul 19, 2026 14:30 JST TokyoFrom ¥1,000 (tour) / ¥2,000 incl. party
OfficialPast event© Globetrotter19 · CC BY-SA 3.0Toji Temple Kobo-ichi Market
On the 21st of every month, nearly 1,000 stalls fill the grounds of UNESCO-listed Toji Temple with street food, antiques, pickles and crafts beneath its great pagoda.
Tue, Jul 21, 2026 08:00 JST KyotoFree
OfficialPast event© 禁樹なずな · Public domainSapporo Odori Beer Garden
Japan's largest outdoor beer garden takes over Odori Park each summer, with rival breweries pouring ice-cold draft under the open sky.
Tue, Jul 21, 2026 12:00 JST SapporoFree
connpassPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Google Developer Group (GDG) Tokyo
Tokyo's Google Developer Group runs talks and workshops on Android, Cloud, AI and web — open to all and often bilingual.
Tue, Jul 21, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoFree
connpassPast event© VRChat.rb · via connpassVRChat.rb #7
A Rubyist gathering inside the metaverse—Ruby fans meet in VRChat to talk tech and socialize, held during Vket 2026 Summer Tech Week.
Tue, Jul 21, 2026 22:00 JSTFree
OfficialPast event© Christopher Johnson (globalite) on Flickr · CC BY-SA 2.0Fuji Rock Festival 2026
Japan's biggest outdoor music festival unfolds across a misty mountain ski resort, with global headliners on eleven forest stages.
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 09:00 JST Tokyo3-day pass approx. ¥60,000 / 1-day approx. ¥24,000
connpassPast event© Azure AI Developers Community(JP) · via connpassAI Dev Day 2026: Date, Venue & How to Join
AI Dev Day 2026 was held on Friday, July 24, 2026 at Otemachi Place, Tokyo — a free in-person developer conference on production AI and agents. Registration closed full: 935 sign-ups across the conference and the evening reception. The connpass page is now marked closed.
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 09:30 JST TokyoConference free; +¥1,000 with networking
OfficialPast event© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0Otaru Ushio Festival 2026
Otaru's biggest summer festival fills the port with the mass 'Shio Nerikomi' dance and a closing fireworks display.
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 11:00 JST SapporoFree
OfficialPast event© さかおり (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0Akeno Sunflower Festival 2026
Around 600,000 sunflowers blaze across the Yatsugatake foothills, lit up after dark for a glowing field beneath the night sky.
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 09:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Hasui Kawase · Public domainSado Okesa Festival (Kozan Matsuri) 2026
Sado Island's 140th Kozan Matsuri (Jul 25-26) pairs a gold-mine shrine ritual with a town-wide Okesa dance through Aikawa and fireworks over the harbor.
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 10:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Shinjuku Eisa Festival 2026: Jul 25, Free, Venue & Access
The 23rd Shinjuku Eisa Festival was held on Saturday, July 25, 2026, 13:00-20:00, free, on the streets around Shinjuku Station. Around 23 Okinawan eisa troupes drummed through both the east and west sides of the station. The 2027 date has not been announced yet.
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 13:00 JST TokyoFree
connpassPast event© Jean-Pierre Dalbéra · CC BY 2.0GDG Kyoto
Kyoto's Google Developer Group runs monthly study sessions and hackathons on Android, Flutter, AI/ML and Cloud.
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 13:00 JST KyotoFree
OfficialPast event© Mr.ちゅらさん · CC BY-SA 4.0Tenjin Matsuri
Osaka's thousand-year river festival ends with a flotilla of lantern-lit boats and fireworks reflected on the Okawa River.
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 15:00 JST OsakaFree
OfficialPast event© Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0Owari Tsushima Tenno Festival 2026
One of Japan's three great river festivals — lantern-laden 'makiwara' boats glide across the Tenno River by night.
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 18:00 JST NagoyaFree
OfficialPast event© Adbh266 · CC BY-SA 4.0Tobata Gion Oyamagasa
By night, daytime banner floats transform into 'lantern pyramids' — 12 tiers of 309 glowing lanterns swaying as bearers race them through Kitakyushu.
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 18:30 JST FukuokaFree
OfficialPast event© 桜庭シェリー · CC BY-SA 3.0Sumida River Fireworks Festival 2026
Tokyo's most storied summer fireworks show launches 20,000 shells over the Sumida River with Tokyo Skytree glowing behind.
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Jovandavid · Public DomainKanazawa Fireworks Festival 2026: July 25, Free Entry
The 2026 Kanazawa Fireworks Festival (Hokkoku Hanabi) has finished — it was held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 from 19:50, with about 12,000 shells over the Saigawa River in central Kanazawa, free to watch. It ran for the third year as a Noto earthquake recovery-support edition. The 2027 date is not yet announced.
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 19:50 JST KanazawaFree
OfficialPast event© Daniel Ramirez from Honolulu, USA · CC BY 2.0Hiroshima Minato Yume (Dream) Fireworks 2026
One of the Seto Inland Sea's largest displays — about 10,000 shells, including wide 10-go bursts, choreographed to music over Hiroshima Port.
Sat, Jul 25, 2026 20:00 JST HiroshimaFree
connpassPast event© Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0GDG Nagoya
Nagoya's Google Developer Group gathers Tokai-region engineers for talks on Google tech, AI, Android and the web.
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 13:00 JST NagoyaFree
OfficialPast event© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)UP BEAT! Sunset Boat Party 2026 (Jul 26, Yokohama): Guest DANTZ
UP BEAT!'s 24th-anniversary Sunset Boat Party sailed from Zou-no-hana Pier, Yokohama, on Jul 26, 2026, with guest DANTZ -- sunset to skyline, capacity limited (~180). The anniversary series concludes Aug 8, 2026 with The Gathering at BANK30, Tokyo.
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 18:30 JST YokohamaDoor ¥5,000 / advance ¥4,500 (separate one-drink charge); capacity limited (~180)
OfficialPast event© Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0Toyota Oiden Festival 2026: Dates, Fireworks & Access
The 58th Toyota Oiden Festival has finished — the Oiden fireworks lit up the Yahagi River on July 26, 2026, after the Sohodori dance on July 25. It was the festival's last summer edition: from 2027 it moves to autumn, with the 59th planned for October 30-31, 2027.
Sun, Jul 26, 2026 19:00 JST NagoyaFree
connpassPast event© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0Sapporo Engineer Base
Hokkaido's broad, cross-stack engineering community runs hybrid meetups to help Sapporo's developers gather, grow and connect.
Tue, Jul 28, 2026 19:00 JST SapporoFree
connpassPast event© AI駆動開発勉強会 運営委員会 · via connpassAI-Driven Development Conference 2026 Summer (On-site)
Two-day conference at Microsoft Japan exploring how generative AI and LLMs are reshaping software development, with speakers from major tech firms.
Thu, Jul 30, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoPaid (on-site); online free
connpassPast event© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0JAWS-UG Osaka
One of Japan's longest-running AWS user groups, with Osaka deep-dive talks, hands-on sessions and certification prep.
Thu, Jul 30, 2026 19:00 JST OsakaFree
OfficialPast event© VulcanSphere · CC BY 4.0World Cosplay Summit 2026
The planet's biggest cosplay festival: teams from 40+ countries parade through Nagoya and battle for the World Cosplay Championship at Oasis 21.
Fri, Jul 31, 2026 10:00 JST NagoyaFree
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SMTWTFS1Osu Summer FestivalMorioka Sansa Odori 2026+52Kuwana Ishidori MatsuriAomori Nebuta 2026 Reserved Seats: Prices, Sale Dates & Access+43Akita Kanto Matsuri 2026 | Dates, Times & the Balanced-Pole Night ParadeAkita Kanto Festival 202645Yamagata Hanagasa Festival 2026Nara Tokae Lantern Festival6Sendai Tanabata Festival 2026: Dates, Access & HighlightsSendai Tanabata Festival+17Asagaya Tanabata Festival 2026: Aug 7-11 Dates & AccessFukushima Waraji Matsuri 2026 | Dates, Access & Highlights+18UP BEAT! 24th Anniversary 'The Gathering' @ BANK30 (Aug 8, 2026)Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival 20269Yosakoi Festival 2026 Tickets: Otesuji Grandstand Seats & How to BuyYosakoi Matsuri 2026 (Kochi)101112Awa Odori 2026 Tickets: Dates, Grandstand Seats & How to Get ThereAwa Odori Dance Festival13Tottori Shan-Shan Matsuri 2026 | Dates, the Umbrella Dance & Venue (62nd Edition)Gujo Odori 2026 All-Night Dance: How to Get There (First-Timer's Guide)14Kasuga Taisha Mantoro Lantern Festival15Summer Sonic 2026 (Tokyo)Comiket (Comic Market)+216Fukagawa Hachiman Matsuri (Tomioka Hachimangu Grand Festival)Arashiyama Toro Nagashi (Lantern Floating)+31718192021Earth Celebration on Sado Island 202622Takasaki Matsuri Grand Fireworks Display 2026 — Scheduled Aug 22 (Ended)23Aquarium Bus 49 (Tokyo) 2026COMITIA 157 Has Ended (23 Aug 2026) — COMITIA 158 Is 13 December24Shinjo Matsuri 2026 — Held Aug 24–26 (Ended)Minato Mirai Festival Fireworks 20262526Yoshida Fire Festival (Yoshida no Himatsuri) 20262728Nippon Domannaka Festival (Domatsuri)Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival29Noboribetsu Jigoku Matsuri 2026 (Hell Festival)Nara Basara Festival 2026 — Held Aug 29–30 (Ended)+330Hokkaido Marathon 202631
OfficialPast event© Alan & Flora Botting · CC BY-SA 2.0Osu Summer Festival
Nagoya's quirky downtown district throws a lively summer festival with cosplay, world dance and a wet 'kara-okuri' parade.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 10:00 JST NagoyaFree
OfficialPast event© Marho · CC BY-SA 4.0Morioka Sansa Odori 2026
A Guinness-record wall of taiko drums thunders through Morioka as thousands of dancers chant 'Sakkora choiwayasse!'
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 18:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Rosino · CC BY-SA 2.0Hirosaki Neputa Matsuri 2026 | Dates, Grandstand Seats & Access
Hirosaki's own summer lantern parade (Aug 1–7, 2026) — fan-shaped floats and a calmer chant that set it apart from nearby Aomori Nebuta.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 19:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Itabashi Fireworks Festival 2026
A 700-metre 'Grand Niagara' cascade and Tokyo's largest shells light up the Arakawa, fired in tandem with Toda City across the water.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 19:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Edogawa Fireworks Festival 2026
A 1,000-shell opening burst in five seconds sets the tone for one of Tokyo's biggest riverside fireworks shows over the Edogawa.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 19:15 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Raita Futo · CC BY 2.0Hakodate Port Festival 2026: Fireworks, Squid Dance & Dates
The Hakodate Port Festival 2026 is over - it ran 1-5 August 2026. The festival is held on the same calendar dates every year, so the 2027 edition falls on Sunday 1 - Thursday 5 August 2027. Free to attend, 5 minutes' walk from JR Hakodate Station.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 19:45 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© MaedaAkihiko · CC BY-SA 4.0Matsue Suigosai Fireworks 2026
21,000 fireworks over Lake Shinji across two nights (Aug 1-2, 2026) -- one of western Japan's biggest lake firework shows, with a drone show opening night one.
Sat, Aug 1, 2026 20:00 JST Across JapanPaid reserved seating in 3 lakeside areas (Kohoku, Shirakata, Konan) went on sale June 6, 2026; free public viewing spots are also available around the lake.
OfficialPast event© Kazehayashi · CC BY-SA 4.0Kuwana Ishidori Matsuri
Billed as Japan's noisiest festival: dozens of lantern-lit festival cars thunder through Kuwana to a relentless din of drums and gongs deep into the night.
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 18:30 JST NagoyaFree
OfficialPast event© Fisherman · CC BY-SA 3.0Aomori Nebuta 2026 Reserved Seats: Prices, Sale Dates & Access
Aomori Nebuta 2026 reserved viewing seats: ¥4,000 prices, the 2026 sale dates (lottery + Jun 27 first-come), how to buy, and access from Tokyo.
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 19:00 JST Across JapanReserved viewing seat ¥4,000 (Aug 7 daytime + fireworks set ¥9,500); handling fee added
OfficialPast event© MIKI Yoshihito · CC BY 2.0Summer Matsuri Grandstand Tickets 2026: How to Buy Paid Seats
How to buy paid grandstand seats at Japan's summer matsuri in 2026: lottery vs first-come, prices, the on-sale calendar and the official links.
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 19:00 JSTPaid grandstand seats from ¥1,000 (varies by festival and tier)
OfficialPast event© Fisherman · CC BY-SA 3.0Aomori Nebuta Matsuri
Giant illuminated warrior floats are paraded through Aomori nightly as chanting dancers leap alongside in a blaze of color.
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 19:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Cp9asngf · CC BY-SA 3.0Nagaoka Fireworks 2026: Reserved Seats Are Sold Out — the Official Resale Route (and What's Still Free)
Nagaoka's 2026 reserved seats sold out June 17 — the official resale opens July 6 (Japan residents only). Here's the resale route, the unauthorized-resale warning, and where you can still watch for free.
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 19:20 JST Across JapanReserved seats sold out; official resale only (Japan residents), approx. ¥1,000-¥48,000 face value by tier
OfficialPast event© Cp9asngf · CC BY-SA 3.0Nagaoka Festival Grand Fireworks 2026
One of Japan's three great fireworks festivals, famed for the colossal 'Phoenix' shells fired across the Shinano River as a prayer for peace.
Sun, Aug 2, 2026 19:20 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© 掬茶 · CC BY-SA 4.0Akita Kanto Matsuri 2026 | Dates, Times & the Balanced-Pole Night Parade
Akita's Kanto Matsuri lights up Kanto Odori with about 280 bamboo poles and 10,000 lanterns, balanced on foreheads, hips and palms like glowing rice sheaves.
Mon, Aug 3, 2026 18:45 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© hildgrim · CC BY-SA 2.0Akita Kanto Festival 2026
Performers balance towering bamboo poles strung with dozens of glowing lanterns on their palms, foreheads and shoulders.
Mon, Aug 3, 2026 18:50 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© No machine-readable author provided. Crown of Lenten rose assumed (based on copy · Public domainYamagata Hanagasa Festival 2026
Some 10,000 dancers twirl flower-adorned straw hats to the rhythmic cry of 'Yassho, makasho!' in one of Tohoku's biggest parades.
Wed, Aug 5, 2026 18:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© かるちる · CC0Nara Tokae Lantern Festival
On summer nights, 20,000 candles flicker across Nara Park's historic grounds in a serene sea of gentle light.
Wed, Aug 5, 2026 19:00 JST NaraFree
OfficialPast event© 掬茶 · CC BY-SA 4.0Sendai Tanabata Festival 2026: Dates, Access & Highlights
Sendai Tanabata Festival 2026 (Aug 6–8): the fixed dates, the giant paper streamers, the Aug 5 fireworks, 5-min access from Sendai Station, and what to see.
Thu, Aug 6, 2026 10:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Nesnad · CC BY 3.0Sendai Tanabata Festival
Japan's grandest star festival drapes Sendai's arcades in thousands of giant, handmade paper streamers.
Thu, Aug 6, 2026 10:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Lonely Planet Japan · CC BY-SA 4.0Lake Biwa Grand Fireworks Festival 2026
Around 12,000 fireworks reflect off Japan's largest lake near Otsu in a 40th-anniversary show fused with drones and lasers.
Thu, Aug 6, 2026 19:30 JST KyotoFree
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Asagaya Tanabata Festival 2026: Aug 7-11 Dates & Access
Asagaya Tanabata Festival 2026 runs Aug 7–11, free, rain or shine. Tokyo's arcade tanabata is famous for giant handmade papier-mâché figures of the year's characters, right by JR Asagaya Station.
Fri, Aug 7, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© m-sasaki · CC BY 4.0Fukushima Waraji Matsuri 2026 | Dates, Access & Highlights
Fukushima Waraji Matsuri 2026 (Aug 7–9) parades a 12m, 2-ton straw sandal past the station before offering it to Haguro Shrine.
Fri, Aug 7, 2026 18:30 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© DAI-nk · CC BY-SA 3.0Niigata Matsuri 2026 | Dates, Fireworks & the Folk Dance Parade
Niigata Matsuri 2026 runs Aug 7–9: a 15,000-dancer folk parade on the 7th, then a Shinano River fireworks finale on the 9th.
Fri, Aug 7, 2026 19:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© UP BEAT! / UP BEAT SOUNDWORKS · 提供画像 (Provided by the organiser)UP BEAT! 24th Anniversary 'The Gathering' @ BANK30 (Aug 8, 2026)
UP BEAT!'s 24th-anniversary finale, The Gathering, fills bayside BANK30 in Tokyo on Aug 8, 2026 — afternoon to night, guests Tomoyuki Tanaka (FPM) & Kentaro Takizawa. Door ¥3,500 / U-23 ¥2,000.
Sat, Aug 8, 2026 15:00 JST TokyoDoor ¥3,500 / U-23 ¥2,000 (advance tickets available; open 15:00)
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Jingu Gaien Fireworks Festival 2026
Ten thousand fireworks burst over central Tokyo synced to a live concert lineup, a rare downtown display you can pair with a stadium seat.
Sat, Aug 8, 2026 19:30 JST TokyoFree to glimpse from afar; the official stadium viewing-and-concert tickets are paid.
OfficialPast event© Kounosu · CC BY-SA 3.0Yosakoi Festival 2026 Tickets: Otesuji Grandstand Seats & How to Buy
Yosakoi Festival 2026 (Aug 9–12, Kochi): Otesuji grandstand seat prices, the 2026 sale dates (general sale opens Jun 29), how to buy, and how to get there.
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 13:15 JST Across JapanPaid grandstand seats ¥1,000–¥3,000 per session (group/parasol tables ¥15,000–¥50,000)
OfficialPast event© Midori (Wikimedia user) · CC BY-SA 3.0Yosakoi Matsuri 2026 (Kochi)
The original yosakoi: 200+ teams and ~18,000 dancers with naruko clappers thunder through Kochi's streets across four August days.
Sun, Aug 9, 2026 17:00 JST Across JapanFree to watch on the streets; paid reserved (shaded) seats sold for the main venues.
OfficialPast event© Kounosu · CC BY-SA 3.0Awa Odori 2026 Tickets: Dates, Grandstand Seats & How to Get There
Awa Odori 2026 (Aug 12–15, Tokushima): grandstand seat prices, the 2026 on-sale dates, how to buy via Ticket Pia, and how to get there.
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 18:00 JST Across JapanReserved grandstand ¥1,000 (C) – ¥3,000 (S); Minami-uchimachi SS ¥6,000 / Special ¥15,000
OfficialPast event© Rosino · CC BY-SA 2.0Awa Odori Dance Festival
Japan's most famous dance festival: 100,000 dancers and a million spectators fill Tokushima with rhythm every August.
Wed, Aug 12, 2026 18:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© KASEI · CC BY-SA 3.0Tottori Shan-Shan Matsuri 2026 | Dates, the Umbrella Dance & Venue (62nd Edition)
Tottori's Guinness-record umbrella dance returns Aug 13–14, 2026 for its 62nd edition — free to watch along the city-center parade route.
Thu, Aug 13, 2026 18:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Marho · CC BY-SA 4.0Gujo Odori 2026 All-Night Dance: How to Get There (First-Timer's Guide)
Gujo Odori 2026's all-night Tetsuya Odori runs over Obon, Aug 13-16, from 8 pm to 4-5 am. The stage is the old castle town of Gujo-Hachiman in Gifu, about a 20-min walk from Gujo-Hachiman Station. Verified dates, venue and access for first-timers.
Thu, Aug 13, 2026 20:00 JSTFree
OfficialPast event© Zairon · CC BY 4.0Kasuga Taisha Mantoro Lantern Festival
Three thousand bronze and stone lanterns are lit across ancient Kasuga Taisha, filling the shrine's forest paths with a soft golden glow.
Fri, Aug 14, 2026 19:00 JST NaraSmall fee to enter the inner lantern corridors
OfficialPast event© LuxTonnerre · CC BY 2.0Summer Sonic 2026 (Tokyo)
Tokyo's blockbuster urban festival packs international pop, rock and electronic stars into a stadium-and-convention-hall mega-event by the bay.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 10:00 JST Tokyo1-day ticket approx. ¥20,000
OfficialPast event© Taichi · CC BY-SA 3.0Comiket (Comic Market)
The world's largest fan convention: hundreds of thousands gather at Tokyo Big Sight to buy doujinshi and cosplay.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 10:30 JST TokyoWristband entry: ¥1,210 for morning entry (from 10:30) or ¥440 in advance / ¥1,000 same-day for afternoon entry (from 12:30). Lottery-only Early Entry (¥5,385) and cosplay changing-room priority (¥3,385) tickets are sold via TicketPay.
OfficialPast event© Degueulasse · CC BY-SA 3.0Todaiji Opening Hours & Admission Fee 2026 | Nara
Todaiji admission is ¥800 adult / ¥400 child; hours run 7:30–17:30 Apr–Oct (8:00–17:00 Nov–Mar, as of July 2026). This page also covers the Aug 15, 2026 Manto Kuyoe evening, when thousands of lanterns light the Great Buddha Hall and the Kannomado window opens so the Buddha's face is visible from outside.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 19:00 JST NaraThe Manto Kuyoe evening service itself is a religious observance and is generally viewed from the precinct; on ordinary days, Daibutsuden admission is ¥800 adult / ¥400 child, or a joint Daibutsuden + Todaiji Museum pass ¥1,200 adult / ¥600 child (as of July 2026). Confirm any special-evening entry arrangements on the official site.
OfficialPast event© Cobalt Fox · Public DomainLake Suwa Fireworks Festival 2026
Around 40,000 fireworks erupt over Lake Suwa, their booms echoing off the surrounding mountains in one of central Japan's most spectacular summer displays.
Sat, Aug 15, 2026 19:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© American Art Association;
Millet, Francis Davis, 1846-1912 · No restrictionsFukagawa Hachiman Matsuri (Tomioka Hachimangu Grand Festival)
One of Edo's three great festivals returns to its full triennial form in 2026, with 50+ mikoshi paraded as spectators drench bearers in purifying water.
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 07:30 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© New Zealand Government, Office of the Governor-General · CC BY 4.0Arashiyama Toro Nagashi (Lantern Floating)
Thousands of memorial lanterns drift down the Oi River below Arashiyama as the 'Torii-gata' bonfire of the Gozan Okuribi blazes on the hillside above.
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 19:00 JST KyotoFree
OfficialPast event© 掬茶 · CC BY-SA 4.0Nishimonai Bon Odori 2026
Masked dancers in black hikosa-zukin hoods and deep amigasa hats sway through torchlit streets at one of Japan's three great Bon Odori, 700+ years old.
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 19:30 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© MIKI Yoshihito from Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan · CC BY 2.0Yamaga Lantern Festival (Yamaga Toro Matsuri)
A thousand women dance through summer night with golden paper lanterns glowing on their heads — Kumamoto's most ethereal festival.
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 20:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© ja:User:Kyoto-u · CC BY 2.5Kyoto Gozan no Okuribi 2026
Giant kanji and shapes blaze on five mountains around Kyoto to send ancestral spirits home at the close of Obon.
Sun, Aug 16, 2026 20:00 JST KyotoFree
OfficialPast event© Marco Tambara · CC BY-SA 3.0Earth Celebration on Sado Island 2026
World-famous taiko ensemble Kodo hosts a three-day island arts festival with thunderous harbour-side concerts under the stars.
Fri, Aug 21, 2026 17:00 JST Across JapanHarbour Concert tickets approx. ¥5,000–7,000 each; fringe events free
OfficialPast event© Akinori Takemoto · CC BY-SA 4.0Takasaki Matsuri Grand Fireworks Display 2026 — Scheduled Aug 22 (Ended)
Scheduled for Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 on the Karasugawa riverbed upstream of Wada Bridge — that date has now passed. A record of the fast, dense fireworks night on the first day of the Takasaki Matsuri, with roughly 15,000 shells in under an hour.
Sat, Aug 22, 2026 19:30 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Internet Archive Book Images · No restrictionsAquarium Bus 49 (Tokyo) 2026
One of Japan's biggest tropical-fish and aquatic-life markets fills an Asakusa hall with around 200 specialist booths.
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoPaid admission (check the official site for the current ticket price).
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0COMITIA 157 Has Ended (23 Aug 2026) — COMITIA 158 Is 13 December
COMITIA 157 was held on Sunday 23 August 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight and has ended. The next edition is **COMITIA 158 on Sunday 13 December 2026, in Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8**. After that, 159 falls on 14 March 2027 and 160 on 23 May 2027.
Sun, Aug 23, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoThe catalog (Tia's Magazine 157) is your entry pass: ¥1,400 in bookshops in advance, ¥1,500 at the venue. Free for under-12s, and free entry for everyone after 15:00. (Organiser's figures, as of 16 August 2026.)
OfficialPast event© Katsutoshi Misawa (克年 三沢) · CC BY 2.0Shinjo Matsuri 2026 — Held Aug 24–26 (Ended)
Held Aug 24–26, 2026 in Shinjo, Yamagata — now ended. A record of the 260-plus-year-old UNESCO-listed float festival, where 20 towering yatai floats, hand-built every year and dressed as scenes from kabuki and legend, paraded the streets.
Mon, Aug 24, 2026 15:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Marc Antomattei · CC BY-SA 4.0Minato Mirai Festival Fireworks 2026
A rapid-fire summer fireworks night lights up Minato Mirai 21 over Rinko Park and the Yokohama waterfront.
Mon, Aug 24, 2026 18:30 JST YokohamaFree
OfficialPast event© Sakaori (talk) · CC BY-SA 3.0Yoshida Fire Festival (Yoshida no Himatsuri) 2026
To mark the close of Mt. Fuji's climbing season, around seventy three-meter torches blaze along the streets of Fujiyoshida — counted among Japan's three most unusual festivals.
Wed, Aug 26, 2026 15:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Kyu3 · CC BY-SA 4.0Nippon Domannaka Festival (Domatsuri)
Nagoya's huge late-summer dance festival fills the city center with hundreds of energetic teams in a riot of color and choreography.
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 11:00 JST NagoyaFree
OfficialPast event© Tet · CC BY 4.0Okinawa Zento Eisa Festival
Okinawa's biggest eisa festival, where drum troupes from across the islands perform thunderous traditional dance under summer skies.
Fri, Aug 28, 2026 15:00 JST OkinawaFree
OfficialPast event© Prosperosity · CC BY-SA 3.0Noboribetsu Jigoku Matsuri 2026 (Hell Festival)
Noboribetsu's hot-spring Hell Festival returns Aug 29-30, 2026: a giant demon float, the 1-ton Oni Mikoshi, mass demon-dancing and fireworks -- free to attend.
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 10:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Degueulasse · CC BY-SA 3.0Nara Basara Festival 2026 — Held Aug 29–30 (Ended)
Held on Aug 29–30, 2026 at Todaiji, Kasuga Taisha and along Sanjo-dori — now ended. A record of Nara's energetic summer dance festival, where vivid street-dance teams paraded through the city.
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 11:00 JST NaraFree
OfficialPast event© Frankie Fouganthin · CC BY-SA 4.0Asakusa Samba Carnival 2026 (Aug 29, Ended) – 2027 TBA
Held Saturday, Aug 29, 2026 from 13:00 along Umamichi-dori to Kaminarimon-dori in Asakusa — the 41st edition has ended. The 2027 date is not yet announced. A record of Tokyo's biggest samba parade.
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 13:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Marufish from Alor Setar, Malaysia · CC BY-SA 2.0Tokyo Koenji Awa Odori 2026
Tokyo's own Awa dance takes over Koenji's backstreets as 10,000-plus dancers in 'ren' troupes whirl through the summer night.
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 17:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Drivephotographer · CC0Omagari National Fireworks Competition 2026
Japan's most prestigious pyrotechnic competition, where the nation's top fireworks artisans battle for the Prime Minister's Award.
Sat, Aug 29, 2026 17:10 JST Across JapanReserved seating required for prime spots (paid); riverbank viewing free
OfficialPast event© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0Hokkaido Marathon 2026
Japan's only major summer full marathon starts and finishes at Odori Park, using stretches of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic route.
Sun, Aug 30, 2026 08:30 JST SapporoSpectating free; runner entry opens in late March 2026.
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SMTWTFS1Owara Kaze no Bon 20262September Kabuki 'LUPIN III' at the Minamiza Theatre345Midori Komai Farewell Concert 2026 in Hakuba — Held Sep 5 (Ended)6Meguro Sanma Festival 20267Kakunodate Festival 2026891011Sapporo Autumn Fest 2026 Has Ended (Sep 11–Oct 3, Odori Park)Oktoberfest 2026 in Shiba Park (Autumn)+112Vietnam Festa Kanagawa 2026 — Held Sep 12–13 (Ended)Hojoya Festival 2026: Sept 12-18 at Hakozakigu, Fukuoka+213Aki Basho 2026 (September Grand Sumo Tournament): Dates & Result — Onosato Wins141516Disney Halloween 2026 Tokyo: Until Oct 31, Costume Days Oct 16–31 & Rules171819Wasshoi Hyakuman Summer Festival 2026 (Kitakyushu)Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri+620Fujisaki Hachimangu Boshita Matsuri 2026: Procession Cancelled After Kumamoto QuakeNara International Film Festival 2026+121Pet Haku 2026 Osaka — Dates, Tickets & Pet Entry Rules2223242526Namaste India 2026FFKT 2026 (Izu Shirahama)+127282930
OfficialPast event© さかおり · CC BY-SA 4.0Owara Kaze no Bon 2026
By lantern light, faceless dancers in straw hats move with hushed grace to mournful kokyu strings through old Yatsuo's stone lanes.
Tue, Sep 1, 2026 17:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Chainwit. · CC BY-SA 4.0September Kabuki 'LUPIN III' at the Minamiza Theatre
Japan's oldest kabuki theatre in Kyoto stages a modern crossover, fusing the world of kabuki with the famous anime master-thief Lupin III. A playful, fast-paced gateway into the art form, with English audio guides available.
Wed, Sep 2, 2026 11:00 JST KyotoTickets vary by seat class; check the official site. English audio guide available for rental.
OfficialPast event© Licht Philharmonic Project · © Midori Komai Orchestra Project (official promotional photo, used with permission)Midori Komai Farewell Concert 2026 in Hakuba — Held Sep 5 (Ended)
Held on Saturday, September 5, 2026 (starting 15:00) at Kyowa Wing Hakuba Cultural Hall in Nagano — now ended. A record of pioneering woman conductor Midori Komai’s farewell concert with the one-time-only Hakuba Philharmonic Orchestra, with a program announced around Beethoven’s Symphony No. 7. Advance tickets were ¥4,500 (junior/senior-high ¥2,000; elementary-age and under free). The organizer says concert archives will be released successively (notice of Sep 6, 2026).
Sat, Sep 5, 2026 15:00 JST Across JapanAdvance ¥4,500 / same-day ¥5,000. Nagano residents ¥3,500; junior- and senior-high students ¥2,000; elementary-age and younger free (a free seat ticket is required if the child uses a seat). Post-event archive streaming is also sold on teket (as of 2026-07-21; confirm current details before buying).
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Meguro Sanma Festival 2026
A quirky Tokyo street festival born from a comic rakugo tale, where charcoal-grilled Pacific saury is served with sudachi citrus to long, happy queues.
Sun, Sep 6, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© 掬茶 (Kikucha) · CC BY-SA 4.0Kakunodate Festival 2026
Every September 7-9, the samurai town of Kakunodate fills with towering yama floats carrying warrior dolls by day; after dark comes the yamabuttsuke, when two floats that refuse to yield are rammed together in a thunderous, adrenaline-charged test of nerve.
Mon, Sep 7, 2026 09:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0Sapporo Autumn Fest 2026 Has Ended (Sep 11–Oct 3, Odori Park)
Sapporo Autumn Fest 2026 ran Sep 11–Oct 3 in Odori Park and has ended. Check the official site for the 2027 dates.
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 10:00 JST SapporoFree
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Oktoberfest 2026 in Shiba Park (Autumn)
Japan's Munich-recognised Oktoberfest brings genuine German breweries, Bavarian food and oompah bands to Shiba Park beneath Tokyo Tower.
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoPaid: entry plus a refundable glass deposit; food and beer charged on site.
OfficialPast event© Cobalt Fox · Public DomainKatakai Festival Fireworks 2026
The birthplace of the giant 'sanshakudama', this Niigata shrine festival fires the world's largest fireworks shell — a four-shaku, 800kg behemoth.
Fri, Sep 11, 2026 19:30 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Shizhao · CC BY-SA 2.5Vietnam Festa Kanagawa 2026 — Held Sep 12–13 (Ended)
Held on Sep 12–13, 2026 at Nihon-odori, Yokohama — now ended. A record of the free bayfront festival of pho and banh mi stalls, ao dai try-ons and water-puppet theatre, with venue and access.
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 10:00 JST YokohamaFree
OfficialPast event© そらみみ (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA 4.0Hojoya Festival 2026: Sept 12-18 at Hakozakigu, Fukuoka
Hojoya runs 12-18 September 2026 - seven days and seven nights at Hakozakigu Shrine in Fukuoka, with several hundred stalls along the approach and around a million visitors. Free to enter.
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 10:00 JST FukuokaFree
OfficialPast event© hildgrim · CC BY-SA 2.0Rock in Japan Festival 2026: Sep 12-13 & 19-20, Sep 21 Cancelled
Held Sep 12-13 and 19-20, 2026 at Soga Sports Park in Chiba, now ended. Sep 21 was cancelled as Typhoon No. 25 approached. Every day and ticket type sold out.
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 11:45 JST Tokyo1-day ¥16,000 / 5-day pass ¥55,000
OfficialPast event© N509FZ · CC BY-SA 4.0Fukuoka International Center — Exchange Events
The city's foreigner-friendly hub runs welcome events, language exchange salons, homestay visits and 'warm fellowship' gatherings where locals and internationals mingle.
Sat, Sep 12, 2026 13:00 JST FukuokaFree
OfficialPast event© Steve Cadman · CC BY-SA 2.0Aki Basho 2026 (September Grand Sumo Tournament): Dates & Result — Onosato Wins
Aki Basho 2026 ran Sep 13–27 at Ryogoku Kokugikan and is over: yokozuna Onosato won his 6th title at 12–3, beating ozeki Aonishiki on the final day. The next tournament is the November Kyushu Basho in Fukuoka.
Sun, Sep 13, 2026 08:30 JST TokyoTickets required. Arena chair seats start from around ¥3,000; traditional box (masu) seats and ringside cost more. Purchase through the official Japan Sumo Association site.
OfficialPast event© ELLusKa 86 · Public domainDisney Halloween 2026 Tokyo: Until Oct 31, Costume Days Oct 16–31 & Rules
Disney Halloween 2026 is on at Tokyo Disneyland and DisneySea through Saturday, October 31. The second full-costume window is October 16–31, there's no changing space inside the parks, and here are the costume rules and ticket basics, checked October 14, 2026.
Wed, Sep 16, 2026 09:00 JST TokyoRequires a date-specific park ticket (variable pricing; check the price for your date on the official site). The Halloween parade and decorations are included with regular admission.
OfficialPast event© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0Wasshoi Hyakuman Summer Festival 2026 (Kitakyushu)
Kitakyushu's biggest summer festival sends massive 'Wasshoi' dance parades and mikoshi through Kokura, capped by fireworks.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 09:00 JST FukuokaFree
OfficialPast event© Kounosu · CC BY-SA 3.0Kishiwada Danjiri Matsuri
Teams haul massive wooden festival floats at full sprint through Kishiwada's streets in one of Japan's most thrilling matsuri.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 06:00 JST OsakaFree
OfficialPast event© Umako · Public domainAizu Festival 2026
Some 600 people parade in full samurai costume through Aizuwakamatsu in a 'Lord's Procession' honouring the clan that made a famous last stand in Japan's last civil war.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 10:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© inf_supTJ · Public domainTokyo Game Show 2026
Asia's biggest video-game expo celebrates its 30th edition with hands-on demos, cosplay and a record five-day run at Makuhari Messe.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoPublic-day ticket approx. ¥2,000–3,000 (advance)
OfficialPast event© RuinDig/Yuki Uchida · CC BY 4.0Tokyo Game Show
Asia's biggest gaming expo at Makuhari Messe, with hands-on demos of upcoming titles, cosplay and the latest hardware.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoPublic-day tickets sold in advance; business days are trade-only
OfficialPast event© Jovandavid · Public DomainKanazawa Jazz Street 2026
Kanazawa Jazz Street 2026 runs 19-21 September, with a reception live on the 18th: 200-plus mostly free street sets across about 20 spots in central Kanazawa, plus ticketed special concerts.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 11:00 JST KanazawaFree street performances; paid special concerts vary.
OfficialPast event© ヒタチギ · CC BY-SA 4.0Kashiwa Matsuri 2026 — Held Sep 19 (Ended; Sep 20 Cancelled Due to Typhoon)
Held on Sep 19, 2026 around Kashiwa Station — now ended (200,000 visitors per Kashiwa City). Sep 20 was cancelled as a typhoon approached. A record of Kashiwa City's biggest festival in its first year after moving from summer to September because of extreme heat.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 13:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Martin Lewison · CC BY-SA 2.0Ultra Japan 2026
Ultra Japan 2026 was held September 19–20 at Tokyo Odaiba Ultra Park. Ultra Japan 2027 is confirmed for September 18–19, 2027, same venue.
Sat, Sep 19, 2026 14:00 JST Tokyo2-day pass approx. ¥30,000
OfficialPast event© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0Fujisaki Hachimangu Boshita Matsuri 2026: Procession Cancelled After Kumamoto Quake
The Sept 20, 2026 procession of Kumamoto's Fujisaki Hachimangu grand festival (Boshita Matsuri) and decorated horses were cancelled after the July 28 earthquake. Shrine rites began Sept 13. 2027 dates are not announced (checked 2026-10-14).
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 06:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© DimiTalen · CC0Nara International Film Festival 2026
A biennial festival in the ancient capital, founded under Cannes-winning director Naomi Kawase, championing first- and second-time filmmakers across screenings set among Nara's temples and parks.
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 10:00 JST NaraScreening tickets typically around 1,000-1,500 yen; some free outdoor and community programs.
OfficialPast event© Vassil · CC0Japan Reptiles Show in Tokyo (BIG Autumn Rep) 2026 — Held Sep 20–21 (Ended)
The Sep 20–21, 2026 dates at Tokyo Big Sight East Halls have passed. A record of Japan's biggest reptile and exotic-animal expo, where geckos, snakes, frogs and their breeders gather.
Sun, Sep 20, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoAdults ¥1,400 advance / ¥1,600 door; elementary ¥700 advance / ¥800 door; preschoolers free.
OfficialPast event© Judgefloro · CC BY-SA 4.0Pet Haku 2026 Osaka — Dates, Tickets & Pet Entry Rules
Pet Haku Osaka 2026 runs Sep 21-23 at Intex Osaka. Ticket prices (advance vs door) and the exact rules for bringing your own pet, explained.
Mon, Sep 21, 2026 10:00 JST OsakaAdults (junior-high+) ¥1,300 advance / ¥1,500 door; children (age 4-elementary) ¥700 advance / ¥800 door.
OfficialPast event© Nesnad · CC BY 4.0Namaste India 2026
Japan's largest Indian festival fills Yoyogi Park with curry stalls, chai, sari shops, Bollywood dance and classical music — a two-day plunge into India in the heart of Tokyo.
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© tenaciousme from Toronto, Canada · CC BY 2.0FFKT 2026 (Izu Shirahama)
The beachside successor to TAICOCLUB — a genre-spanning electronic festival in front of Izu's Shirahama Beach.
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 11:00 JST Across JapanTickets ¥16,000–22,000; Under-23 ¥13,000 (accommodation separate)
OfficialPast event© 663highland · CC BY 2.5Matsue Suitoro 2026
Matsue's castle and canals glow with lanterns every weekend from Sept 26-Oct 18, 2026, 18:00-21:00 -- a quiet, romantic alternative to Japan's big-city illuminations.
Sat, Sep 26, 2026 18:00 JST Across JapanFree
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SMTWTFS1Munakata Taisha Autumn Festival — Miare-sai 202623Caribbean Latin America Street Ueno 2026Nihonmatsu Lantern Festival4567Nagasaki Kunchi Festival8Marimo Festival 2026Belgian Beer Weekend Kyoto 20269Takayama Autumn Festival (Hachiman Matsuri)Sawara Grand Festival: Autumn 2026+110Hitachi Seaside Park Kochia (Autumn Red Bushes)World Festa Yokohama 2026: Oct 10-11, Yamashita Park, Free+211Naha Great Tug-of-War FestivalNaha Great Tug-of-War Festival1213CEATEC 202614Nada no Kenka Matsuri 2026 (Fighting Festival)1516Niihama Taiko Festival 202617Nabana no Sato Illumination 2026–2027: Dates, Tickets & Christmas DaysAshikaga Flower Park Illumination 2026-2027: Dates (Oct 17–Feb 14), Light-Up Time & Prices+618Nikko Irohazaka & Kegon Falls Autumn Foliage19202122Jidai Matsuri 2026: Oct 22 Parade Times, Route & Paid Seats (Kyoto)Kurama Fire Festival 2026: Oct 22, 6pm at Yuki Shrine, Last Train 23:2423Hakata Okunchi 2026: Dates, the Ox-Cart Parade & AccessImari Tonten-ton Festival 2026 (Oct 23–25, Saga)24Shosoin Exhibition 2026 Nara — Oct 24–Nov 9 at Nara National Museum: Tickets, HoursEarth Garden Autumn 2026+125Yokohama Marathon 2026: Sun 25 Oct — Start Times, Road Closures & Course26Tokyo International Film Festival 2026 (39th TIFF)272829Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2026: 29 Oct – 4 Apr 2027, Lights 16:00, Tickets & Access30Saga Balloon Fiesta 2026: Oct 30–Nov 3 Flight Times, Night Glow & AccessTokyo Ramen Festa 2026 (Final Komazawa Edition)+131Tokyo German Village Illumination 2026–2027: Dates, Hours, Prices & "Why USA!?" ThemeKanda Curry Grand Prix 2026: Oct 31–Nov 1 at Ogawa Hiroba — Hours, Voting Deadline, Free Entry+2
OfficialOn now© おにく · CC BY-SA 3.0Nabana no Sato Illumination 2026–2027: Dates, Tickets & Christmas Days
The 2026–27 season runs 17 October 2026 – 31 May 2027 (closed 6–7 Jan). Advance tickets cost ¥2,500–3,000 with a ¥1,000 voucher; 23–25 December needs a date-specific ticket (checked 2026-10-14).
Until Mon, May 31, 2027 23:59 JST Across JapanConvenience-store advance ¥2,500 (17 Oct–20 Nov, 1 Mar–31 May) / ¥3,000 (21 Nov–22 Dec, 26 Dec–28 Feb); at the gate ¥2,700 / ¥3,200 (¥2,500 from 1 Mar). Includes a ¥1,000 voucher and Begonia Garden entry. Free under elementary-school age. 23–25 Dec: date-specific ticket (same-day ¥5,500 if any remain) (checked 2026-10-14)
OfficialOn now© Miyuki Meinaka · CC BY-SA 4.0Ashikaga Flower Park Illumination 2026-2027: Dates (Oct 17–Feb 14), Light-Up Time & Prices
Oct 17, 2026 – Feb 14, 2027 at Ashikaga Flower Park, Tochigi. Lights on around 17:00 (around 16:30 from early Nov to early Jan); evening entry ¥1,500 adults, ¥800 children. 25th edition, 5 million+ lights (checked 2026-10-14).
Until Sun, Feb 14, 2027 21:00 JST TokyoEvening admission: adults ¥1,500 / children (age 4 to elementary school) ¥800 (2026-2027 season; may change with the state of the flowers) (checked 2026-10-14).
OfficialOn now© Zengame (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY 2.0Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2026: 29 Oct – 4 Apr 2027, Lights 16:00, Tickets & Access
Yomiuriland Jewellumination 2026 runs 29 October 2026 to 4 April 2027 at the Yomiuriland amusement park in Inagi, Tokyo, with lights on 16:00–20:30. Admission only is ¥1,800 for adults; the After Pass from 15:00 with unlimited rides is ¥3,100. This season's theme is "Growing Light".
Until Sun, Apr 4, 2027 09:00 JST TokyoStandard prices (tax incl.): admission only adult ¥1,800 / junior-senior high ¥1,500 / elementary & 65+ ¥1,000 / pre-school ¥1,000; After Pass (from 15:00, unlimited rides) ¥3,100 / ¥2,500 / ¥2,200 / ¥1,500; One-Day Pass ¥5,900 / ¥4,700 / ¥4,100 / ¥2,500 (checked 2026-10-13).
OfficialOn now© Cobalt Fox · Public DomainTokyo German Village Illumination 2026–2027: Dates, Hours, Prices & "Why USA!?" Theme
Tokyo German Village Winter Illumination 2026–2027 runs 31 Oct 2026 – 4 Apr 2027, from sunset to 8 pm. Admission is ¥1,500 for adults and ¥800 for children; this year's theme is "Why USA!?".
Until Sun, Apr 4, 2027 20:00 JST Across JapanPaid. Illumination period (31 Oct 2026 – 4 Apr 2027): adults ¥1,500, children (age 4–elementary) ¥800; visitors with a disability ¥1,000 adult / ¥600 child. Parking ¥1,500 per car until 31 Dec 2026, ¥1,000 from 1 Jan 2027. Official fee table, checked 2026-10-13.
OfficialPast event© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0Munakata Taisha Autumn Festival — Miare-sai 2026
Around 100 fishing boats escort three deities' mikoshi across the sea at this World Heritage shrine's grand autumn festival.
Thu, Oct 1, 2026 09:00 JST FukuokaFree
OfficialPast event© Ben P L from Provo, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0Caribbean Latin America Street Ueno 2026
The Ueno Park edition of the free Caribbean-Latin street fair — Latin food, mojitos, salsa and reggae beside the fountain plaza in one of Tokyo's most famous parks.
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Nihonmatsuri · CC BY 4.0Nihonmatsu Lantern Festival
Seven towering floats, each carrying 300+ glowing red lanterns, parade through Fukushima nights to the beat of taiko in one of Japan's three great lantern festivals.
Sat, Oct 3, 2026 18:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Marine-Blue · CC BY-SA 3.0Nagasaki Kunchi Festival
A 380-year-old shrine festival blending Japanese, Chinese and Dutch flair — spinning dragon dances, whirling umbrella floats and roaring 'Motte-koi' chants.
Wed, Oct 7, 2026 07:00 JST FukuokaFree
OfficialPast event© 663highland · CC BY-SA 3.0Marimo Festival 2026
Held Oct 8–10, 2026 at Lake Akan, Hokkaido — now ended. The free-to-watch festival, held every year since 1950, is known for kamuinomi prayers by Ainu people from across Hokkaido, a torchlit parade and a rite returning the marimo — a Special Natural Monument — to the lake by dugout canoe.
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 10:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Henxter · CC BY-SA 4.0Belgian Beer Weekend Kyoto 2026
UNESCO-listed Belgian beer culture lands in front of Kyoto's Higashi-Honganji temple — dozens of imported brews, frites, waffles and live music in an open-air city festival.
Thu, Oct 8, 2026 12:00 JST KyotoFree
OfficialPast event© z tanuki · CC BY 3.0Takayama Autumn Festival (Hachiman Matsuri)
Eleven gilded Edo-era floats parade through old Takayama by day, then glow with 100+ lanterns at dusk in one of Japan's three most beautiful festivals.
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 09:00 JST NagoyaFree
OfficialPast event© katorisi · CC BY 3.0Sawara Grand Festival: Autumn 2026
Fourteen giant wooden floats, each topped by a towering doll of a legendary hero, are hauled through the canal-side 'Little Edo' streets of Sawara to lilting Sawara-bayashi music every autumn - October 9-11 in 2026 - in one of the Kanto region's three great float festivals, just a day-trip from Tokyo.
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 10:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Kanchi1979 · CC BY-SA 4.0Kotohira-gu Reitaisai 2026
Konpira-san's biggest festival (Oct 9-11, 2026): once a year the mountain deity 'comes down' -- a ~600-strong procession carries the mikoshi 2km through Kotohira by torchlight.
Fri, Oct 9, 2026 16:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Internet Archive Book Images · No restrictionsHitachi Seaside Park Kochia (Autumn Red Bushes)
Some 33,000 round kochia bushes turn Miharashi Hill a blazing crimson each October, a fluffy red carpet rolling toward the Pacific Ocean.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 09:30 JST Across JapanAdults (high-school+) from ¥450; price rises during peak kochia season
OfficialPast event© Jason M. C., Han · CC BY-SA 4.0World Festa Yokohama 2026: Oct 10-11, Yamashita Park, Free
World Festa Yokohama is a free food-and-culture fair at Yamashita Park - 50-plus world-cuisine stalls and stage acts. Yokohama listings put 2026 on 10-11 October; the organiser had not posted dates as of 4 Sep 2026.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 10:00 JST YokohamaFree
OfficialPast event© OS6 · CC BY-SA 3.0Saijo Sake Festival 2026: Dates, Tickets & Access
Saijo Sake Festival 2026 runs October 10–11 in Hiroshima's sake capital — Japan's largest sake-tasting event. Confirmed dates, 2025 reference ticket price, and access below.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 10:00 JST HiroshimaFestival free to enter; the 'Sake Plaza' tasting pass is paid
OfficialPast event© photo: Qurren (talk) Taken with Canon PowerShot G9 X · CC BY-SA 3.0The Labyrinth 2026
One of the world's most respected boutique raves — a Funktion-One sound system in the Gunma mountains, lineup kept secret.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026 12:00 JST Across Japan~¥23,000 (Under-28) to ¥29,000; includes camping
OfficialPast event© Okimoto · Public DomainNaha Great Tug-of-War Festival
Join thousands pulling the world's largest straw rope through Naha in this Guinness-record Okinawan autumn festival.
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 11:00 JST OkinawaFree
OfficialPast event© Yuet Man Lee · CC BY-SA 4.0Naha Great Tug-of-War Festival
Tens of thousands grab a Guinness-record 200m rope and heave for 30 minutes in the middle of Naha's main road — Okinawa's most thunderous autumn spectacle.
Sun, Oct 11, 2026 14:30 JST OkinawaFree
OfficialPast event© Comyu · CC BY-SA 3.0CEATEC 2026
Japan's premier tech expo, where AI, robotics, mobility and IoT from hundreds of companies and startups go hands-on under one roof.
Tue, Oct 13, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Midori (Wikimedia user) · CC BY-SA 3.0Nada no Kenka Matsuri 2026 (Fighting Festival)
Three portable shrines are violently crashed together as seven ornate floats clash in Japan's most famous 'fighting festival.'
Wed, Oct 14, 2026 10:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Midori (Wikimedia user) · CC BY-SA 3.0Niihama Taiko Festival 2026
Fifty-four golden, 5.5-metre taiko-dai floats are hoisted by 150-strong crews in one of Shikoku's three great festivals.
Fri, Oct 16, 2026 08:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Subramaniam K V · CC BY 3.0Kumano Kodo Pilgrimage Trail
Walk ancient moss-covered pilgrimage paths through the forested Kii Mountains to sacred Kumano shrines, a UNESCO World Heritage route.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 08:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© KQuhen · CC BY-SA 4.0Caribbean Latin America Street Yoyogi 2026
Tacos, jerk chicken and mojitos meet salsa and reggae rhythms — a free, sun-soaked open-air fair celebrating Caribbean and Latin American culture along Yoyogi Park's avenue.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© 三塚 · CC BY-SA 4.0Kawagoe Matsuri
In Tokyo's 'Little Edo', towering tiered floats with revolving dolls roll past kurazukuri warehouses and clash in 'Hikkawase' flute-and-drum face-offs.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Raita Futo · CC BY 2.0Miyako Island Rock Festival 2026
ELLEGARDEN, Kyary Pamyu Pamyu, and Sambomaster headline a headland-side music festival on Miyako Island, Okinawa on October 17, 2026.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 11:00 JST OkinawaAdvance ¥9,000 / Door ¥10,000 (day-of sales only if not sold out) / Miyako Island resident student ticket ¥4,000 / children under elementary-school age free (up to 3 per guardian)
OfficialPast event© Lance Cpl. David Hersey · Public domainGame Market 2026 Autumn
Japan's biggest analog-game fair, where thousands of indie board, card and tabletop creators sell and demo their games over one weekend.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoAround ¥1,500 advance / ¥2,000 same-day (2026 reference; autumn fees TBA); elementary schoolers and younger free.
OfficialPast event© Base64 · CC BY-SA 3.0Nagoya Festival 2026 (72nd Nagoya Matsuri): Oct 17–18 — No Parade This Year, Hisaya-odori Park Venue & Times
The 72nd Nagoya Festival is on Oct 17 (Sat) and 18 (Sun), 2026, centered on Hisaya-odori Park, free. There is no Three Heroes parade in 2026; the parade floats, karakuri puppets and kagura are shown in the park instead. Checked 2026-10-14.
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 11:00 JST NagoyaFree
OfficialPast event© Christophe Robin · CC BY-SA 2.0Nikko Irohazaka & Kegon Falls Autumn Foliage
The hairpin Irohazaka road climbs through a moving gradient of red and gold to Lake Chuzenji, where the 97-m Kegon Falls plunges past blazing maples.
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 08:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Corpse Reviver · CC BY-SA 3.0Jidai Matsuri 2026: Oct 22 Parade Times, Route & Paid Seats (Kyoto)
Jidai Matsuri 2026 is Thursday, October 22: about 2,000 people in period costume leave the Kyoto Imperial Palace at noon and reach Heian Jingu around 14:30. Free from the roadside; paid seats from ¥5,000. Rain date: Oct 23.
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 12:00 JST KyotoFree
OfficialPast event© ja:User:Si-take. · CC BY-SA 3.0Kurama Fire Festival 2026: Oct 22, 6pm at Yuki Shrine, Last Train 23:24
Thursday, October 22, 2026: torches are lit at 6pm and the festival runs past midnight around Yuki Shrine in Kurama village. Free to watch. Cars are barred from 3pm, so take the Eizan Railway — the last train back from Kurama leaves at 23:24 (checked 2026-10-13).
Thu, Oct 22, 2026 18:00 JST KyotoFree
OfficialPast event© そらみみ · CC BY-SA 4.0Hakata Okunchi 2026: Dates, the Ox-Cart Parade & Access
Hakata Okunchi 2026 (Oct 23–24) is Kushida Shrine's free autumn festival in Fukuoka — a 1,200-year harvest rite, famous for the Oct 24 ox-cart procession. Dates, schedule, access.
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 10:00 JST FukuokaFree
OfficialPast event© トンテン (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA 3.0Imari Tonten-ton Festival 2026 (Oct 23–25, Saga)
Imari Tonten-ton Festival 2026 runs Fri Oct 23 to Sun Oct 25 in central Imari, Saga. The finale river plunge is scheduled for 5:32pm on Oct 25 (official route map). Free to watch; checked 2026-10-13.
Fri, Oct 23, 2026 17:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Roman SUZUKI (via Panoramio) · CC BY 3.0Shosoin Exhibition 2026 Nara — Oct 24–Nov 9 at Nara National Museum: Tickets, Hours
The 78th Shosoin Exhibition runs 24 October – 9 November 2026 at the Nara National Museum, open daily. Timed-entry tickets cost ¥2,000 for adults (¥1,500 late entry). Hours 8 am–6 pm, until 8 pm Fri–Sun and holidays (checked 2026-10-14).
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 08:00 JST NaraTimed-entry tickets: adult ¥2,000 / university and high-school students ¥1,500 / elementary and junior-high students ¥500 / Campus Members students ¥400. Late entry (from 4 pm Mon–Thu, 5 pm Fri–Sun and holidays): adult ¥1,500 / students ¥1,000 / elementary and junior-high free. Free for disability-certificate holders plus one caretaker and preschool children (checked 2026-10-14).
OfficialPast event© zannaland · CC BY-SA 2.0Earth Garden Autumn 2026
A laid-back eco-minded community fair in Yoyogi Park — organic food, world music, crafts and a mellow forest atmosphere that draws Tokyo's international and creative crowd.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© EllieBellie25 · CC BY-SA 4.0Hiroshima Food Festival
Hiroshima's biggest autumn food fair fills the grounds of Hiroshima Castle with okonomiyaki, oysters, lemons and gourmet stalls from every corner of the prefecture.
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 10:00 JST HiroshimaFree
OfficialPast event© Marc Antomattei · CC BY-SA 4.0Yokohama Marathon 2026: Sun 25 Oct — Start Times, Road Closures & Course
Yokohama Marathon 2026 is on Sunday 25 October: the full marathon starts at 8:30 in front of Landmark Tower and finishes at Pacifico Yokohama Waterfront Park, closing at 15:00. Entry has closed.
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 08:30 JST YokohamaEntry fees (entry closed): full marathon ¥18,500, pair relay ¥32,000 per team, Wangan Highway Run ¥16,000, Minato Mirai 7km Run ¥7,000, Enjoy Run ¥4,500 (family ¥7,000 per pair), plus a handling fee. Spectating is free.
OfficialPast event© Dick Thomas Johnson from Tokyo, Japan · CC BY 2.0Tokyo International Film Festival 2026 (39th TIFF)
Asia's premier competitive film festival returns for its 39th edition, taking over the Hibiya–Yurakucho–Ginza district with world premieres, red carpets and onstage Q&As with directors and stars.
Mon, Oct 26, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoIndividual screening tickets typically around 1,500-2,000 yen; some open-air and free programs.
OfficialPast event© Pekachu · CC BY-SA 4.0Saga Balloon Fiesta 2026: Oct 30–Nov 3 Flight Times, Night Glow & Access
The Saga International Balloon Fiesta 2026 runs Friday, October 30 to Tuesday, November 3, 2026 on the Kase River banks in Saga City, and entry is free. Competition flights go up daily 7:00–9:00 a.m. and 3:00–5:00 p.m. (final day mornings only), and the La Montgolfier Nocturne night glow is on November 2 and 3 from 6:30 p.m. A temporary JR station, Balloon Saga Station, opens at the venue during the fiesta (official info checked 2026-10-13).
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 06:30 JST FukuokaFree
OfficialPast event© Shisma · CC BY 4.0Tokyo Ramen Festa 2026 (Final Komazawa Edition)
Tokyo Ramen Festa 2026 runs for five days, October 30 (Fri) to November 3 (Tue, holiday), at Komazawa Olympic Park's Central Plaza in Tokyo. Entry is free; ramen costs ¥1,100 (tax incl.) per bowl, paid by ticket.
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Solomon203 · CC BY-SA 4.0Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2026: Oct 30–Nov 1, Tickets
Ikebukuro Halloween Cosplay Festival 2026 runs Oct 30–Nov 1: 18+ Ikehalo Night on Friday evening, then 10 AM–6 PM on Oct 31 and Nov 1. Watching is free; cosplay or photo tickets from ¥2,980/day.
Fri, Oct 30, 2026 16:30 JST TokyoWatching only: free, no ticket. Cosplay or photographer tickets: Standard ¥2,980/day advance (¥3,480 same day), Premium ¥3,980/day, Premium 3DAYS ¥10,000, Ikehalo Night ¥3,480, junior/senior-high photographer ¥1,480/day, Kids (elementary and under) ¥500 on the day
OfficialPast event© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2026: Oct 31–Nov 1 at Ogawa Hiroba — Hours, Voting Deadline, Free Entry
Kanda Curry Grand Prix 2026 (the 14th final) runs Saturday Oct 31 and Sunday Nov 1, 2026 at Ogawa Hiroba, Kanda, Tokyo. The organizer's official site now lists the venue, curry hours (Oct 31 11:00–19:00, Nov 1 11:00–17:00) and the voting deadline (Nov 1, 16:00), still marked 開催予定 (planned) — checked 13 September 2026. Free entry; curry sold per dish. Shop list not yet announced.
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Nicolas1981 · CC BY-SA 3.0Roppongi Art Night 2026: Oct 31 17:00–Nov 1 6:00, All Night, Free Entry
Roppongi Art Night 2026 runs all night from 17:00 on Oct 31 to 6:00 on Nov 1 — the first all-nighter in three years. Free entry (some programs paid) across Roppongi Hills, Tokyo Midtown and the National Art Center; RAN Focus features France (checked 2026-10-14).
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Benh LIEU SONG · CC BY-SA 2.0Shibuya Halloween 2026: Official Rules, Drinking Ban & Hachiko
Shibuya City announced its 2026 Halloween measures at a September 30 press conference (verified 2026-10-11). The slogan is "GOODBYE BAD HALLOWEEN". The Hachiko statue will be fenced off Oct 30–Nov 1, 62 alcohol retailers in and around the no-street-drinking zone are asked to suspend sales from 6:00 PM Oct 31 to 5:00 AM Nov 1, and about 185 security guards plus about 70 ward staff will be deployed. Tokyo police plan traffic restrictions around Shibuya Station from the evening of Oct 30 to the early morning of Nov 1. The permanent 6:00 PM–5:00 AM public-drinking ban (in force since Oct 1, 2024) applies as usual.
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 18:00 JST TokyoFree
November 202639
SMTWTFS1Korankei Momiji Festival 2026 (Toyota, Aichi): Nov 1–30, Light-Up Until 9 p.m., Parking & AccessOnomichi Betcha Matsuri 2026: Nov 1–3 Schedule and Parade Route+12Kagoshima Ohara Matsuri 2026 (75th) | Nov 2 Night Festival & Nov 3 Main Festival Times, Tenmonkan RouteKaratsu Kunchi 2026: Nov 2–4 Times, Beach Float Pull & Parking3Midosuji Illumination 2026: 3 Nov – 31 Dec, Lit 5pm–1am (Ceremony 23 Nov)Iruma Air Show 2026: Nov 3, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Free Entry, Blue Impulse & How to Get There45Tokyo Winter Illuminations 2026 (Roppongi Keyakizaka & Marunouchi): Dates and Hours6Huis Ten Bosch Illumination 2026–2027 "The Starlight Million": Dates, Tickets & HighlightsHanazono Shrine Tori-no-Ichi 2026: Nov 7 & 19 (Eves Nov 6 & 18), Hours and Access in Shinjuku+17Tori-no-Ichi 2026 in Asakusa: Nov 7 & 19, Open 24 Hours at Otori Shrine & ChokokujiIshigaki Island Festival 2026+28Grand Sumo Tournament — Kyushu Basho (Fukuoka)Fukuoka Marathon 2026: Sun 8 Nov, 8:20 Start in Tenjin — Road Closures, Bib Pickup & Shuttle Buses+1910Shiritsumi Matsuri 2026 — Ito's 'bottom-bumping' festival at Otonashi Shrine (Nov 10)11Disney Christmas 2026 at Tokyo Disney Resort: Nov 11 – Dec 25 Guide12Hibiya Illumination 2026: 12 Nov – 28 Feb, 16:00–23:00, Avengers Tree until 25 Dec13USJ Christmas 2026: Universal Holiday Wonders 13 Nov–17 Jan, Night Shows 25 Nov–11 JanUmeda Sky Building Christmas Market 2026: 13 Nov–25 Dec, Free Entry14Fiesta de España 2026Design Festa Vol.64 (Autumn 2026): Nov 14–15, Tokyo Big Sight — Hours, Tickets, Access+115Arashiyama Autumn LeavesKobe Marathon 2026161718Inter BEE 2026Izumo Taisha Kamiari-sai 2026: Dates, Rites and Times19MUTEK.JP 202620Tokyo Christmas Market 2026: Shin-Toyosu & Shiba Park DatesSapporo White Illumination 2026: Opens 20 Nov, Dates by Venue+221Roppongi Hills Christmas Market 2026: Nov 21–Dec 25, 11:00–21:00 at O-yane Plaza (20th edition)Ramen Expo Osaka 2026: Dates (21 Nov–30 Dec), 6 Sessions, Shops & Tickets22Takachiho Yokagura 2026-27: Nov 22-23 Matsuri, Nightly Show, Village Status23242526Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2026: Nov 26 – Dec 25, 17:00–23:00, Soap Bubbles Until Dec 2027282930
OfficialOn now© Shubert Ciencia · CC BY 2.0Korankei Momiji Festival 2026 (Toyota, Aichi): Nov 1–30, Light-Up Until 9 p.m., Parking & Access
The 71st Korankei Momiji Festival runs November 1–30, 2026 in Asuke, Toyota City. The maples are lit up nightly from sunset to 9 p.m.; walking is free, parking is paid. Checked 2026-10-13.
Until Mon, Nov 30, 2026 21:00 JST NagoyaFree
OfficialOn now© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0Midosuji Illumination 2026: 3 Nov – 31 Dec, Lit 5pm–1am (Ceremony 23 Nov)
Midosuji Illumination 2026 runs Tuesday 3 November to Thursday 31 December, lit every night from about 17:00 to 25:00 (1am) along 4 km of Midosuji from Umeda to Namba. No ticket needed; the lighting ceremony is on 23 November.
Until Thu, Dec 31, 2026 23:00 JST OsakaFree
OfficialOn now© Dick Thomas Johnson · CC BY 2.0Tokyo Winter Illuminations 2026 (Roppongi Keyakizaka & Marunouchi): Dates and Hours
In 2026, Roppongi Keyakizaka is lit 5 Nov–25 Dec, 17:00–22:00, and Marunouchi Naka-dori 12 Nov 2026–14 Feb 2027. Both are lit 12 Nov–25 Dec.
Until Sun, Feb 14, 2027 09:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialOn now© Jorge Láscar from Australia · CC BY 2.0Huis Ten Bosch Illumination 2026–2027 "The Starlight Million": Dates, Tickets & Highlights
Huis Ten Bosch's 2026 winter illumination, The Starlight Million, runs 6 Nov 2026 – 25 Feb 2027 — renewed for the first time in 16 years. A park ticket is required (checked 2026-10-13).
Until Thu, Feb 25, 2027 09:00 JST Across JapanPark ticket required (1 DAY Passport, After 3 Passport, etc.). Price varies by date — see the official ticket page
OfficialOn now© Mozzucu · CC0 1.0Hanazono Shrine Tori-no-Ichi 2026: Nov 7 & 19 (Eves Nov 6 & 18), Hours and Access in Shinjuku
Hanazono Shrine's Tori-no-Ichi 2026 in Shinjuku is on Sat, Nov 7 and Thu, Nov 19, with eve stalls on Nov 6 and 18. Main days run about noon to midnight, eves from about 15:00, next to Shinjuku-sanchome Station (official notice, checked 2026-10-14).
Until Thu, Nov 19, 2026 23:59 JST Tokyo
OfficialOn now© Fuchu · CC BY-SA 4.0Tori-no-Ichi 2026 in Asakusa: Nov 7 & 19, Open 24 Hours at Otori Shrine & Chokokuji
Asakusa's Tori-no-Ichi 2026 is on Saturday, November 7 and Thursday, November 19 — no third rooster day. Otori Shrine and Chokokuji in Senzoku, 0:00–24:00 each day, 7 minutes from Iriya Station (official sites, checked 2026-10-13).
Until Thu, Nov 19, 2026 23:59 JST TokyoFree
OfficialOn now© davidgsteadman · Public domainGrand Sumo Tournament — Kyushu Basho (Fukuoka)
The year's final grand sumo tournament fills Fukuoka Kokusai Center for 15 days of ring-entering ceremonies, salt-throwing and thunderous bouts of giants.
Until Sun, Nov 22, 2026 18:00 JST FukuokaFrom ~¥3,800 (arena seats) to box seats
OfficialOn now© Emran Kassim · CC BY 2.0Disney Christmas 2026 at Tokyo Disney Resort: Nov 11 – Dec 25 Guide
Disney Christmas 2026 runs November 11 – December 25 at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea, with the "Toys Wondrous Christmas!" parade, the "Disney Christmas Greeting" and "Starbright Christmas" fireworks. Merch from Nov 10, menus from Nov 1 (checked 2026-10-13).
Until Fri, Dec 25, 2026 21:00 JST TokyoA date-specific park ticket is required (no separate event ticket is listed). Adult 1-Day Passport at Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea: 10,900–12,400 yen per day during the event (checked 2026-10-13). A designated parade viewing area is also available with paid Disney Premier Access.
OfficialThis weekend© Ootahara · CC0Hibiya Illumination 2026: 12 Nov – 28 Feb, 16:00–23:00, Avengers Tree until 25 Dec
HIBIYA Magic Time Illumination 2026 runs 12 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, lit 16:00–23:00 at Tokyo Midtown Hibiya, directly connected to Hibiya Station. The 8 m Avengers tree stays until 25 December; no fee is mentioned officially (checked 2026-10-14).
Thu, Nov 12, 2026 16:00 JST TokyoNo fee mentioned on the official event page or in the press release (checked 2026-10-14).
OfficialThis weekend© Christophe95 · CC BY-SA 4.0USJ Christmas 2026: Universal Holiday Wonders 13 Nov–17 Jan, Night Shows 25 Nov–11 Jan
USJ Christmas 2026 runs 13 November 2026 – 17 January 2027 at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka. The night shows Light Up the Night and Joy of Lights (back after nine years) play 25 November – 11 January, with none on 31 December; the special viewing area costs from ¥1,700.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 09:00 JST OsakaStudio Pass (park entry) required separately — check prices on the official web ticket store. Light Up the Night / Joy of Lights special viewing area: from ¥1,700 incl. tax, all ages. Holiday Kids Free Pass (Japan residents only, 1 adult + 1 child): from ¥8,400.
OfficialThis weekend© Martin Falbisoner (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA 4.0Umeda Sky Building Christmas Market 2026: 13 Nov–25 Dec, Free Entry
The Umeda Sky Building Christmas Market 2026 runs 13 November–25 December in Wonder Square, the building's ground-floor plaza in Osaka, with stalls open 12:00–22:00 and free entry. The 25 m tree's light show starts at 18:00 in November and 17:00 in December; the limited mug costs ¥900.
Fri, Nov 13, 2026 12:00 JST OsakaFree
OfficialThis weekend© Ruben Ortega · CC BY-SA 4.0Fiesta de España 2026
Japan's biggest Spanish festival brings giant paella pans, flamenco, sevillanas contests and Iberian wine to Yoyogi Park for two passionate autumn days.
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialThis weekend© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Design Festa Vol.64 (Autumn 2026): Nov 14–15, Tokyo Big Sight — Hours, Tickets, Access
Saturday 14 – Sunday 15 November 2026, 10:00–18:00 both days, at Tokyo Big Sight West & South Halls (about 6,500 booths a day). One-day pass ¥800 advance / ¥1,000 on the day, two-day pass ¥1,500 advance, elementary-school age and under free (official, checked 2026-10-13).
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoPaid. One-day pass ¥800 advance / ¥1,000 on the day; two-day pass ¥1,500 advance (not sold on the day); elementary-school age and under free.
OfficialThis weekend© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Sagamiko Illumillion 2026-2027: Dates (Nov 14–May 9), Lighting Hours & Prices
Nov 14, 2026 – May 9, 2027 at Sagamiko MORI MORI in Sagamihara, Kanagawa. Lights come on from 16:00; adult admission is ¥2,000–2,400 depending on the day. This season adds a first collab with Kawaisouni! (Opanchu Usagi).
Sat, Nov 14, 2026 16:00 JST TokyoAdults ¥2,000–2,400 / children & seniors ¥1,300–1,700 / dogs ¥1,000. Night Free Pass adults ¥3,000–3,400; Free Pass adults ¥4,700 (2026-2027 season; varies by day).
OfficialThis weekend© Takeshi Kuboki · CC BY 2.0Arashiyama Autumn Leaves
Kyoto's Arashiyama bursts into crimson and gold each November, with mountain temples, a scenic train and bamboo groves.
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 08:00 JST KyotoFree
OfficialThis weekend© Mr.ちゅらさん · CC BY-SA 4.0Kobe Marathon 2026
Japan's earthquake-recovery marathon returns Nov 15, 2026 — 20,000 runners from Kobe City Hall out along the Akashi coast to a Harborland finish.
Sun, Nov 15, 2026 09:00 JST OsakaMarathon ¥18,000 (Japan residents) / ¥24,200 (overseas entrants); 2-person relay ¥30,400 (Fees per the official race guidelines, as of September 18, 2026.)
OfficialThis weekend© Joseph Breck & Sons;
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Japan's largest media, broadcast and pro-AV technology show—cameras, audio, lighting, XR and content tech under one roof.
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 10:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialThis weekend© senngokujidai4434 · CC BY 2.0Izumo Taisha Kamiari-sai 2026: Dates, Rites and Times
Izumo Taisha's Kamiari-sai 2026 runs from the Kamimukae welcoming rite at 19:00 on Wednesday, November 18 to the Karasade send-off rite at 16:00 on Wednesday, November 25.
Wed, Nov 18, 2026 19:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialUpcoming© David Kernan · CC BY 4.0MUTEK.JP 2026
The Tokyo chapter of the international MUTEK festival of electronic music and audiovisual art, held each November (dates TBA).
Thu, Nov 19, 2026 12:00 JST TokyoPer-edition passes & single-show tickets (see official site)
OfficialUpcoming© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo Christmas Market 2026: Shin-Toyosu & Shiba Park Dates
For 2026 the market moves to Shin-Toyosu (20 Nov–25 Dec) plus Shiba Park (4–25 Dec) — not Jingu Gaien. Official dates, hours and addresses.
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 16:00 JST Tokyoチケットの価格・販売開始日は未発表（公式が決定次第告知）。
OfficialUpcoming© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0Sapporo White Illumination 2026: Opens 20 Nov, Dates by Venue
Sapporo White Illumination 2026 (46th edition) opens on Friday 20 November 2026. Odori stays lit to 25 December, Ekimae-dori to 11 February 2027, and Minami-1-jo-dori, Akapla and the Station South Exit plaza to 14 March 2027. Free to view, with a new Nakajima Park venue added for 2026.
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 16:30 JST SapporoFree
OfficialUpcoming© Kakidai · CC BY-SA 3.0Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market 2026: Nov 20–Dec 25, Hours & Tickets
The Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Christmas Market 2026 runs Friday 20 November to Friday 25 December (36 days) at the Event Plaza and Red Brick Park. Opening day 17:00–21:00; 21 Nov–4 Dec 11:00–21:00; from 5 Dec 11:00–22:00. Entry from ¥500.
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 17:00 JST YokohamaEntry from ¥500 (varies by day and ticket type; food and shopping extra; some free areas). Ticket types: standard entry, priority entry (online only) and priority entry with the Premium Mug. Ticket sales details due in late October (checked 2026-10-13).
OfficialUpcoming© Suicasmo · CC BY-SA 4.0Eikando Light-Up 2026: Nov 20 – Dec 6, Entry 5:30–8:30 pm, ¥1,000 (Same-Day Tickets Only)
Eikando's autumn light-up runs Nov 20 (Fri) – Dec 6 (Sun), 2026: entry 5:30–8:30 pm (gates close 9 pm), ¥1,000 for junior-high age and up, same-day tickets only. Separate from the daytime exhibition (from Nov 11). Checked 2026-10-14.
Fri, Nov 20, 2026 17:30 JST KyotoNight light-up ¥1,000 (junior-high age and up; no group rate; same-day tickets only). Daytime exhibition: adults ¥1,500 (groups of 30+: ¥1,300), university students ¥1,000, high-school/junior-high students ¥800 (official, checked 2026-10-14)
OfficialUpcoming© ウィ貴公子 (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA 4.0Roppongi Hills Christmas Market 2026: Nov 21–Dec 25, 11:00–21:00 at O-yane Plaza (20th edition)
The Roppongi Hills Christmas Market 2026 runs November 21 to December 25, open 11:00–21:00 (official hours) at O-yane Plaza in Roppongi Hills, Tokyo. It is the 20th edition, with 10 stalls including Käthe Wohlfahrt; the 2025 market was free to enter (checked 2026-10-13).
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoEntry fee not stated in Mori Building's 2026 announcement (checked 2026-10-13). In 2025 entry was free; food and goods are paid.
OfficialUpcoming© Type specimen · CC BY-SA 3.0Ramen Expo Osaka 2026: Dates (21 Nov–30 Dec), 6 Sessions, Shops & Tickets
Ramen Expo Osaka 2026 runs 21 Nov – 30 Dec at Expo '70 Commemorative Park, Suita: 6 weekend sessions, 11:00–21:00, 10 shops each (60 total). Free entry; park fee ¥450; ramen by ticket. 2026 shop list not yet announced (checked 2026-10-13).
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 11:00 JST OsakaFestival entry free. Park admission required (Natural and Cultural Gardens / Japanese Garden combined ticket): ¥450 for high-school age and above, free for junior-high age and under (revised 1 Apr 2026). Ramen is paid for with tickets; 2026 ticket price not yet announced (checked 2026-10-13).
OfficialUpcoming© David Stanley · CC BY 2.0Takachiho Yokagura 2026-27: Nov 22-23 Matsuri, Nightly Show, Village Status
The 2026 Takachiho Yokagura Matsuri is free: Nov 22 (Sun) from 6 PM and Nov 23 (Mon, holiday) from 10 AM, all 33 dances in Takachiho Shrine's kagura hall. The nightly kagura runs 8-9 PM for ¥1,000. The 2026-27 village schedule was not yet posted as of Oct 13 (last season ran Nov 15, 2025 to Feb 7, 2026).
Sun, Nov 22, 2026 18:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialUpcoming© Kakidai · CC BY-SA 4.0Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2026: Nov 26 – Dec 25, 17:00–23:00, Soap Bubbles Until Dec 20
Tokyo Midtown Christmas 2026 runs November 26 to December 25, lit 17:00–23:00 in the Midtown Garden in Roppongi, and the illumination is free. The soap bubbles end December 20, the Path of Light stays until February 23, and the ice rink opens December 5 (checked 2026-10-14).
Thu, Nov 26, 2026 17:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Dariusz Jemielniak · CC BY-SA 3.0Onomichi Betcha Matsuri 2026: Nov 1–3 Schedule and Parade Route
Onomichi's Betcha Matsuri 2026 runs November 1–3. The demon parade is on November 3 (a national holiday): it leaves the Otabisho (the mikoshi's resting place) in the morning and returns to Ichinomiya (Kibitsuhiko) Shrine around 18:30 (checked 2026-10-13). Free to watch.
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 09:00 JST HiroshimaFree
OfficialPast event© Joi (Joi Ito) · CC BY 2.0Gion Odori — Autumn Geisha Dance of Gion Higashi
Kyoto's only autumn geisha dance, staged by the geiko and maiko of the Gion Higashi district. Ten days of elegant kyomai dance under lanterns, accompanied by live shamisen and song — a refined seasonal highlight of Kyoto.
Sun, Nov 1, 2026 13:30 JST Kyoto¥6,000 (viewing only); ¥7,000 with a tea ceremony. Two shows daily at 13:30 and 16:00.
OfficialPast event© Sanjo · CC BY-SA 4.0Kagoshima Ohara Matsuri 2026 (75th) | Nov 2 Night Festival & Nov 3 Main Festival Times, Tenmonkan Route
Kagoshima's 75th Ohara Matsuri runs Nov 2, 2026 (Mon) from 18:50 (night festival) and Nov 3 (Tue, national holiday) 10:20–15:25 (main festival) on a 1,480 m stretch of the Tenmonkan tram street. It is the original festival — not the May event in Tokyo's Shibuya.
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 18:50 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© Pekachu · CC BY-SA 4.0Karatsu Kunchi 2026: Nov 2–4 Times, Beach Float Pull & Parking
Karatsu Kunchi 2026 runs Mon 2 – Wed 4 November. The highlight is the Nov 3 Otabisho Shinko, when 14 floats are hauled onto the sand at Nishinohama. Free to watch; two floats turn 180 this year.
Mon, Nov 2, 2026 19:30 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialPast event© 武田信徳 · CC BY 4.0Iruma Air Show 2026: Nov 3, 8 a.m.–3 p.m., Free Entry, Blue Impulse & How to Get There
The Iruma Air Show 2026 is on Tuesday, November 3, 8 a.m.–3 p.m. (gates 8 a.m.) at JASDF Iruma Air Base in Sayama, Saitama, and entry is free. The Blue Impulse time is not announced yet (about 11 a.m. in 2025). Last year there was no visitor parking. Checked 2026-10-14.
Tue, Nov 3, 2026 08:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialPast event© Yoshiyuki Ito · CC BY-SA 3.0Regular Noh Performance: Kyogen 'Oni-no-mamako' & Noh 'Morihisa'
At Tokyo's National Noh Theatre, watch the 650-year-old art of noh and its comic counterpart kyogen, including a piece performed by celebrated kyogen master Nomura Mansai. English subtitles appear on screens built into the seatbacks.
Fri, Nov 6, 2026 18:30 JST TokyoFront-stage ¥5,800 / Side-stage ¥4,000 (students ¥2,800) / Middle-stage ¥3,500 (students ¥2,500).
OfficialPast event© Qiuqizhenghong · CC BY-SA 3.0Ishigaki Island Festival 2026
The Yaeyama Islands' biggest festival fills central Ishigaki with a citizens' parade, island music and a closing fireworks display over the harbour town.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 OkinawaFree
OfficialPast event© TR15336300101 · CC BY-SA 4.0Shika no Tsunokiri 2026 (Deer Antler-Cutting Ceremony, Nara)
Nara's 2026 deer antler-cutting ceremony is held on November 7 (Sat) and 8 (Sun) at the Roen arena within Kasuga Taisha, 11:45-15:00 (doors 11:15, last entry 14:30). Same-day tickets only: adults ¥1,000, children ¥500.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 11:45 JST NaraSame-day tickets only: adults (junior high and up) ¥1,000, children (elementary) ¥500
OfficialPast event© PIRELLI from Tokyo, Japan (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY 2.1 JPTsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition 2026 (95th, Nov 7)
The 95th Tsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition is on Saturday 7 November 2026, 17:30–20:00 (scheduled), on the Sakuragawa riverbank near Gakuen Bridge, with about 20,000 shells. Bad-weather date: 14 November. All organiser seating is paid; there are no free seats.
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 17:30 JST Across JapanAll organiser seating is paid (no free seats). Sajiki box full ¥26,000 (5 people), half ¥13,000 (2), sajiki chair seat ¥12,000, sajiki table seat ¥80,000 (4); chair seats A ¥6,000 / B ¥5,000 / C ¥4,000 (tax incl., plus a ¥990 delivery charge). The lottery and the resale lottery have both closed (checked 2026-10-13).
OfficialPast event© そらみみ (Soramimi) · CC BY-SA 4.0Fukuoka Marathon 2026: Sun 8 Nov, 8:20 Start in Tenjin — Road Closures, Bib Pickup & Shuttle Buses
Fukuoka Marathon 2026 is on Sunday 8 November: the marathon starts at 8:20 in Tenjin and finishes in Itoshima, closing at 15:20. Roads close 6:00–16:35 (planned) and bib pickup is 6–7 November only. Entry has closed.
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 08:20 JST FukuokaEntry fees (entry closed): marathon ¥16,000 (Japan entry) / ¥30,000 (overseas entry); fun run ¥4,100 (high school and older) / ¥2,200 (junior high); wheelchair race ¥3,300 / ¥2,200. Watching from the roadside is free. Paid shuttle to Tenjin/Hakata: ¥1,900 until 31 Oct, ¥2,000 from 2 to 7 Nov.
OfficialPast event© BLISS EBISU · All rights reservedMatsuri Launch Party 2026 — House Music at BLISS EBISU, Tokyo, Nov 8
A house music party at BLISS EBISU in Ebisu, Tokyo on Sunday, November 8, 2026, 16:00–22:00. Advance ¥2,500 (door ¥3,000), six artists, solo guests welcome. (Disclosure: the organizer, Jon&Coo Inc., is the group that runs Japan-Event.)
Sun, Nov 8, 2026 16:00 JST TokyoAdvance ¥2,500 · Door ¥3,000
OfficialPast event© C2revenge · CC BY-SA 4.0Shiritsumi Matsuri 2026 — Ito's 'bottom-bumping' festival at Otonashi Shrine (Nov 10)
Every 10 November, Otonashi Shrine in Ito (Shizuoka) hosts a famously odd festival: a 'bottom sumo' contest where contestants bump hips to festival music. 2026: Tue 10 Nov, 18:30–21:00.
Tue, Nov 10, 2026 18:30 JST Across JapanFree
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SMTWTFS1Shonan no Hoseki 2026-2027: Enoshima Illumination Dates (Dec 1 – Feb 28), Last Season's Hours & PricesHakodate Christmas Fantasy 2026: Dec 1–25, Daily 18:00 Fireworks at the Red Brick Warehouses+32Chichibu Night Festival 2026: Dec 2–3 Dates, Fireworks & AccessBelgian Beer Weekend Shinjuku 20263Chichibu Night Festival (Chichibu Yomatsuri)4Nagoya Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Hours, Location & Entry56Naha Marathon 2026: December 6, the 40th NAHA Marathon7891011Tokyo Comic Con 2026: Dates, Guests & Ticket Prices (Dec 11-13)OSAKA Hikari Renaissance 2026: 11–25 Dec, Nakanoshima Projection Mapping 17:30–21:30 (Free)1213COMITIA 158: 13 December 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight — Times, Halls & Entry Price1415Setagaya Boro-ichi 2026: 15–16 December, 9:00–20:00 — Next Session 15–16 January 2027Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2026 — Dec 15–18, Nara: procession at noon on Dec 171617Hagoita-ichi 2026 at Senso-ji: Dec 17–19 (Thu–Sat), Asakusa's Battledore Fair1819Ito Onsen Winter Fireworks 2026 — Sat 19 Dec, Nagisa Park, 20:30 (with Winter Yosakoi Sozura Festival)20212223242526Zao Snow Monsters Light-Up 2026-2027: 31 Nights, Dec 26–Feb 23, 5–9 pm272829Comiket 109 (Winter 2026): Dec 29-31 at Tokyo Big Sight, Hours & Halls3031Chion-in Joya-no-Kane 2026: Booking, Times, Fee (¥3,000 in 2025), Trial RingingHappy New Year Tokyo — Metropolitan Building Countdown+2
OfficialUpcoming© Tendency.ma · CC BY-SA 4.0Shonan no Hoseki 2026-2027: Enoshima Illumination Dates (Dec 1 – Feb 28), Last Season's Hours & Prices
Shonan no Hoseki 2026-2027, Enoshima's winter illumination, runs Dec 1, 2026 – Feb 28, 2027 at the Samuel Cocking Garden and Sea Candle (official site). Hours and prices are not yet announced; last season the garden charged adults ¥500 after 17:00.
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 09:00 JST2026-2027 prices not yet announced. For reference: Samuel Cocking Garden is free 9:00–17:00; after 17:00 on event days adults ¥500, children ¥250. Enoshima Sea Candle: adults ¥800, children ¥400. Adults = junior high age and up; children = elementary school age (checked 2026-10-14).
OfficialUpcoming© 掬茶 (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA 4.0Hakodate Christmas Fantasy 2026: Dec 1–25, Daily 18:00 Fireworks at the Red Brick Warehouses
Hakodate Christmas Fantasy 2026 runs December 1–25 on the harbour in front of Hakodate's Red Brick Warehouses, free to enter, with fireworks every evening at 18:00. The 2026 lighting hours are not announced yet (as of 2026-10-13); in 2025 the tree was lit 16:30–17:45 and 18:00–22:00.
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 09:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialUpcoming© Ibex (Wikimedia Commons) · CC BY-SA 3.0SENDAI Pageant of Starlight 2026: Dates (Not Yet Announced), Lighting Hours, Starlight Wink & Access
The SENDAI Pageant of Starlight 2026 dates are not announced yet (checked 2026-10-13). It is held on Jozenji-dori Avenue, one minute from Kotodai-koen Station. In 2025 it ran 5–28 December and was free to view, with about 480,000 LEDs on 127 zelkova trees.
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 09:00 JST Across Japan2026 details not announced (checked 2026-10-13). The 2025 edition was free to view; the glowing "Hikaring" ring was a thank-you gift for donations of 300 yen or more.
OfficialUpcoming© Daisuke tashiro from Japan · CC BY-SA 2.0Jigokudani Snow Monkeys (Yaen-koen) Winter Season
Wild Japanese macaques bathe in a steaming mountain hot spring as snow falls around them — the world-famous 'snow monkeys' of Nagano, most iconic in winter.
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 08:30 JST Across JapanPark admission around ¥800; the 'Snow Monkey Pass' (~¥3,500) bundles transport and entry.
OfficialUpcoming© Suicasmo · CC BY-SA 4.0Kusatsu Onsen Yumomi Performance
At one of Japan's top hot-spring towns, kimono-clad locals cool the scalding spring water with long wooden paddles in time to folk songs — a centuries-old daily ritual at Netsunoyu.
Tue, Dec 1, 2026 09:30 JST Across JapanAdults ¥700, elementary children ¥350
OfficialUpcoming© Katorisi · CC BY 4.0Chichibu Night Festival 2026: Dec 2–3 Dates, Fireworks & Access
Chichibu Night Festival 2026 runs Dec 2 (Wed)–3 (Thu); the main night is Dec 3, when lantern-lit UNESCO floats are hauled up Dangozaka and winter fireworks fill the sky for about two hours. Free to attend; about 80 minutes from Ikebukuro — dates, venue and access below.
Wed, Dec 2, 2026 14:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialUpcoming© Henxter · CC BY-SA 4.0Belgian Beer Weekend Shinjuku 2026
An indoor winter edition of Belgian Beer Weekend in Shinjuku's airy Sankaku Hiroba — 60-plus Belgian beers, cheese-and-chocolate pairings and embassy chef dinners, warm and comfortable.
Wed, Dec 2, 2026 16:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialUpcoming© Wikimedia Commons · Public domainChichibu Night Festival (Chichibu Yomatsuri)
Six lantern-lit floats are hauled up steep Dango-zaka as winter fireworks burst overhead — one of Japan's three great float festivals and a UNESCO heritage event.
Thu, Dec 3, 2026 18:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialUpcoming© Chris 73 · CC BY-SA 3.0Nagoya Christmas Market 2026: Dates, Hours, Location & Entry
The 2026 dates are not announced yet (checked 13 October 2026). The 2025 market ran 5–25 December at Hisaya-odori Park in Sakae, Nagoya: free entry, open 16:00–21:00 on weekdays and 11:00–21:00 at weekends.
Fri, Dec 4, 2026 16:00 JST NagoyaFree
OfficialUpcoming© 663highland · CC BY 2.5Naha Marathon 2026: December 6, the 40th NAHA Marathon
Naha Marathon 2026 starts 9:00 a.m. on Sunday, Dec 6 at Onoyama Park, with a 6h15m limit. General entry closed July 11. Bib pick-up is Dec 5; cut-offs are 21.3 km at 12:15 and 34.3 km at 14:10 (checked 2026-10-13).
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 09:00 JST OkinawaEntry ¥11,000 (general) / ¥9,000 (aged 65+ or high-school age, 16+ on race day); non-refundable. General entry for 2026 closed on July 11.
OfficialUpcoming© Volfgang · CC BY-SA 3.0Tokyo Comic Con 2026: Dates, Guests & Ticket Prices (Dec 11-13)
Tokyo Comic Con 2026 runs 11–13 December at Makuhari Messe (Fri from 11:00, weekend 10:00). Advance 1-day tickets ¥5,500, 3-day pass ¥9,900. All eight guest acts so far, from Nicolas Cage to Mads Mikkelsen, plus autograph prices and access (checked 2026-10-13).
Fri, Dec 11, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoPaid (tax incl.): 3DAY PASS ¥9,900 (limited); 1-day general ¥5,500 advance / ¥5,900 on the day, U-18 ¥1,000, U-15 ¥500. Autograph/photo tickets extra.
OfficialUpcoming© Mc681 · CC BY-SA 4.0OSAKA Hikari Renaissance 2026: 11–25 Dec, Nakanoshima Projection Mapping 17:30–21:30 (Free)
OSAKA Hikari Renaissance 2026 runs 11–25 December around Osaka City Hall and Nakanoshima Park. The Central Public Hall projection mapping plays 17:30–21:30 (last show 21:20), free and in any weather; the City Hall façade and tree-lined street are lit 3 Nov–31 Dec, 17:00–25:00. Checked 2026-10-14.
Fri, Dec 11, 2026 16:00 JST OsakaFree
OfficialUpcoming© Chad Davis · CC BY 2.0COMITIA 158: 13 December 2026 at Tokyo Big Sight — Times, Halls & Entry Price
COMITIA 158 runs on Sunday 13 December 2026, 11:00–16:00, at Tokyo Big Sight East Halls 1, 2, 3, 7 and 8. Entry is by catalog — Tia's Magazine 158, ¥1,400 in advance or ¥1,500 on the day, free for under-12s. 6,000 circle slots. (Official COMITIA site, as of 8 September 2026.)
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 11:00 JST TokyoThe catalog, Tia's Magazine 158, is your entry pass: ¥1,400 in bookshops in advance, ¥1,500 at the venue. Free for under-12s. The catalog goes on sale 15 November 2026. (Official COMITIA site, as of 8 September 2026.)
OfficialUpcoming© あばさー (Abasaa) · Public domain (PD-self)Setagaya Boro-ichi 2026: 15–16 December, 9:00–20:00 — Next Session 15–16 January 2027
Setagaya Boro-ichi 2026 runs Tuesday 15 and Wednesday 16 December, 9:00–20:00, on Boro-ichi Street in Setagaya, Tokyo, then again on 15–16 January 2027. No ticket needed; 3 minutes on foot from Setagaya or Kamimachi stations (Tokyu Setagaya Line). No parking. (Setagaya City, checked 2026-10-14.)
Tue, Dec 15, 2026 09:00 JST TokyoNo admission fee listed by the city (open street market).
OfficialUpcoming© Degueulasse · CC BY-SA 3.0Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2026 — Dec 15–18, Nara: procession at noon on Dec 17
Kasuga Wakamiya On-Matsuri 2026 runs December 15 (Tue) to 18 (Fri) at Kasuga Taisha, Nara. The highlight, the Owatari-shiki costume procession, leaves the Nara Prefectural Office at noon on Dec 17 and is free to watch from the street. Full day-by-day times from the shrine's official schedule, plus access.
Tue, Dec 15, 2026 13:00 JST NaraFree
OfficialUpcoming© Marusime · CC BY-SA 4.0Hagoita-ichi 2026 at Senso-ji: Dec 17–19 (Thu–Sat), Asakusa's Battledore Fair
Senso-ji's Hagoita-ichi (battledore fair) runs Thursday December 17 to Saturday December 19, 2026, in the temple grounds, 5 minutes' walk from Asakusa Station. Hours for 2026 are not yet announced; hagoita prices vary by stall (Senso-ji official, checked 2026-10-14).
Thu, Dec 17, 2026 TokyoNeither Senso-ji nor GO TOKYO publishes hagoita prices — check at each stall (checked 2026-10-14).
OfficialUpcoming© 663highland · CC BY-SA 4.0Ito Onsen Winter Fireworks 2026 — Sat 19 Dec, Nagisa Park, 20:30 (with Winter Yosakoi Sozura Festival)
Ito's winter fireworks over the seafront: Sat 19 Dec 2026, 20:30–21:00 at Nagisa Park, paired with the Winter Yosakoi Sozura dance festival and the ITO MARCHE stalls. 10 min walk from JR Ito Station.
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 16:00 JST Across JapanFree
OfficialUpcoming© Raita Futo from Tokyo, Japan · CC BY 2.0Zao Snow Monsters Light-Up 2026-2027: 31 Nights, Dec 26–Feb 23, 5–9 pm
The 2026-2027 Zao Snow Monsters light-up runs on 31 nights between Dec 26, 2026 and Feb 23, 2027, 17:00–21:00 (last ride up 19:45 from Zao Sanroku Station). Ropeway round trip: ¥4,600 adults, ¥2,300 children (Zao Ropeway, checked 2026-10-13).
Sat, Dec 26, 2026 17:00 JST Across JapanRound trip Zao Sanroku Station ⇔ Jizo Sancho Station: ¥4,600 adults, ¥2,300 children (6–11), 2026-2027 season (Zao Ropeway, checked 2026-10-13). Groups of 20 or more need a reservation.
OfficialUpcoming© Taichi · CC BY-SA 3.0Comiket 109 (Winter 2026): Dec 29-31 at Tokyo Big Sight, Hours & Halls
Comiket 109 runs three days, December 29-31, 2026, at Tokyo Big Sight, with circles open 10:30-16:00 and East Halls 4-6 closed for renovation. The organizers say ticket and wristband details for general visitors will be published around early November (checked 2026-10-14).
Tue, Dec 29, 2026 10:30 JST TokyoGeneral visitors need a ticket or a wristband pass (same system as Comiket 102-108). C109 prices and sale dates are not yet announced; the organizers plan to publish details around early November (checked 2026-10-14). Circle applications closed in August 2026.
OfficialUpcoming© Marianne North · Public domainChion-in Joya-no-Kane 2026: Booking, Times, Fee (¥3,000 in 2025), Trial Ringing
Chion-in's 2026 joya-no-kane dates and booking are not announced yet (as of Oct 14). In 2025 the ringing began around 22:40, viewing required an advance application (from Dec 1, 14:00) at ¥3,000, and visitors could watch but not ring the bell. The Dec 27 trial ringing needed no booking.
Thu, Dec 31, 2026 Kyoto2026 not announced (checked 2026-10-14). In 2025: ¥3,000 per person (free for elementary-school children and younger), by advance application or ticket bought at the Yuzen-en reception.
OfficialUpcoming© Markus Leupold-Löwenthal · CC BY-SA 3.0Happy New Year Tokyo — Metropolitan Building Countdown
Tokyo's official free countdown lights up the Metropolitan Government Building with giant projection mapping, live acts and a midnight cheer in Shinjuku.
Thu, Dec 31, 2026 22:00 JST TokyoFree
OfficialUpcoming© Saigen Jiro · CC0Sumiyoshi Taisha Hatsumode — 'Sumiyossan' New Year
Some two million Osakans cross the arched Sorihashi bridge to greet the year at 'Sumiyossan,' head shrine of Japan's 2,300 Sumiyoshi shrines.
Thu, Dec 31, 2026 22:00 JST OsakaFree
OfficialUpcoming© Nightcrafter · CC BY-SA 4.0Meiji Jingu Hatsumode 2027 — New Year's Eve All-Night Hours, Crowds & Access
Meiji Jingu stays open all night from New Year's Eve; Jan 1 is 0:00–18:30 (previous 2025–26 official hours). Free, 1 min from Harajuku Station. 2026–27 hours not yet announced.
Thu, Dec 31, 2026 23:00 JST TokyoFree
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